Bristol train station targeted in apparent cyber-attack

Network Rail is investigating

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 26th Sep 2024

Network Rail is investigating an apparent cyber-attack on a number of stations in the UK.

Passengers trying to log onto wi-fi networks on Wednesday night (September 25) were reportedly taken to a webpage, listing terror attacks in Europe.

Those affected included London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street.

There were also reports of problems at Glasgow Centre, Edinburgh Waverley, Leeds, Reading, Guildford and Bristol Temple Meads.

Network Rail shut down the networks and confirmed it was still experiencing issues around 9pm.

British Transport Police are also investigating.

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