Why now?

Been 6 years since 9/11 and 3 since Madrid. Why raise the security level now?

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Amtrak is adopting new security measures and will unveil those changes on Tuesday.

The railroad company will be showing off a new initiative that includes random screenings of carry-on bags and armed patrols on platforms and trains.

Unlike airlines, the company has had little visible increase in security since the September 11th terror attacks in 2001. But concern about Amtrak security has mounted since the 2004 train bombings in Madrid.

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Could it be because it's an election year?

Off to work ...