While a lot of effort is being put in by train authorities to provide safety and security for its travellers, as a customer, you can also minimize the chance of a crime or accident occurring. Here are some safety and security tips when you travel by train to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable ride. Remember that trains, and even buses, are less crowded during non-rush hours. It’s easier to prevent getting victimized by a pick pocket when you’re not squished in like sardines in a train car. Avoid travelling during those peak hours and you may keep your wallet and other valuables. When...

Laptop computers are a prime target for theft from you office, home, airports, hotels, railroad terminals and on trains while you are traveling. They are attractive targets because they are small and can be carried away without attracting attention and they can be easily sold for a good price. They are also favorite targets for intelligence collectors as they concentrate valuable information in one accessible place. When a laptop is stolen, you don’t know whether it was taken for the information on the computer or the value of the computer itself. In order to prevent laptop theft, here are some...