该系统运用面部识别技术，将旅客的面部信息与移民局及护照信息进行比对。
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
英国政府宣布，根据一项全新的无接触式系统，抵达英国的旅客无需出示护照即可通过机场的电子通道。
Passengers arriving into the UK will be able to pass through airport e-gates without showing their passport under a new contactless system, the government has announced.
英国内政部称，本周二，东米德兰兹机场率先引入了这项新技术，预计至2027年初该技术将在英国所有机场推广使用。
On Tuesday, East Midlands Airport became the first airport to offer the new technology before it is rolled out to all UK airports by early 2027, the Home Office said.
当旅客走近电子通道时，系统会拍摄其面部照片，随后与移民、旅行及护照信息进行比对；一旦验证无误，通道闸门便会自动开启。
The system uses facial technology so as passengers approach the e-gate, their photo is taken and then checked against immigration, travel and passport information and, if verfied, the barrier opens automatically.
据官方介绍，测试结果显示，这一无接触式系统的通行效率比使用护照高出25%左右。
Testing showed the new contactless system was up to 25% faster than using a passport, according to officials.
若需要进行进一步核查，旅客需将护照置于读取器上，或会被引导至边境执法官员处接受检查。
If further checks are needed, travellers will need to put their passport on the reader or may be directed to a Border Force officer.
英国内政部强调，边境执法官员将持续监控所有电子通道并提供协助，同时旅客也应随时随身携带护照。
Officers will continue to monitor all e-gates and offer assistance, while passengers should keep their passport with them at all times, the Home Office said.
英国边境执法局局长菲尔·道格拉斯表示：“这对前来我们美丽国家的旅客而言是个好消息。借助尖端技术，我们既提升了旅客通关的顺畅度与效率，又切实保障了英国严密的边境安全。此次数字化升级也是继今年夏天将电子通道使用年龄放宽至8岁及以上之后的又一举措，切实为众多家庭带来了便利。”
Phil Douglas, director general of Border Force, said: "This is a win for travellers coming to our brilliant country. "By using state-of-the-art technology, we are making journeys smoother and faster, all while fully maintaining the UK's robust border security. "Our digital transformation also builds on our work this summer to extend eGates to children aged eight and above, making life a little easier for families."
英国机场协会首席执行官凯伦·迪则表示，这一举措对广大旅客而言是“极好的消息”。
Karen Dee, chief executive of Airports UK, the trade body for the country's airports, said the move was "excellent news for the passenger".
她补充道：“我们必须建立起快速且高效的边境管理机制，以满足如今进入英国的旅客们的期望。我们将与行业成员及政府官员密切合作，确保这一举措顺利实施。”莱斯特郡卡斯尔多宁顿的东米德兰兹机场总经理史蒂夫·格里菲斯表示：“我们很荣幸成为英国首家引入边境管理局无接触式电子通关门的机场。
She added: "It is vital that we have the fast, efficient borders that arrivals into the UK now expect, and we will work closely with our members and government officials to ensure a smooth rollout." Steve Griffiths, managing director of East Midlands Airport, in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, said: "We're delighted to be the first UK airport to have contactless e-gates introduced by Border Force.
作为一家致力于为旅客提供便捷出行体验的机场，我们欢迎任何有助于提升旅客出行安全性、流畅度与简便性的技术创新。
"As an airport committed to providing an effortless travel experience, we welcome any technological innovation that can help to safely make our customers' journeys smoother, swifter and simpler.
这一举措也与我们近期对入境大厅所做的改造相辅相成，有助于优化入境旅客的通行效率。”目前，伯明翰、布里斯托尔、卡迪夫、东米德兰兹、爱丁堡、盖特威克、格拉斯哥、希思罗、伦敦城市机场、卢顿、曼彻斯特、纽卡斯尔以及斯坦斯特德机场均已配备了常规电子通关门。
"This complements changes that we carried out to our immigration hall recently to help improve the flow of arriving passengers through the area." Standard e-gates are currently available at Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, London City, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted.
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