Major UK Network Rail train stations targeted by 'Islamophobic' cyber-security attack

Around 20 railway stations managed by Network Rail are impacted by the hack. Credit: PA Images

Major UK train stations have been targeted by a cyber-security attack which saw "Islamophobic messaging" displayed on a passengers' screens.

Around 19 railway stations managed by Network Rail, including London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street, are impacted by the hack.

It is reported rail passengers attempting to access the Wi-Fi, on Wednesday, 25 September, were redirected to a site which displayed Islamophobic messages.

A spokesperson from Network Rail said: “We are currently dealing with a cyber security incident affecting the public Wi-Fi at Network Rail’s managed stations.

"This service is provided via a third party and has been suspended while an investigation is underway."

Network Rail has suspended the Wi-Fi in their stations. Credit: PA Images

British Transport Police is investigating the incident alongside Network Rail

A spokesperson said: “We received reports at around 5.03pm yesterday (25 September) of a cyber-attack displaying Islamophobic messaging on some Network Rail Wi-Fi services.

"We are working alongside Network Rail to investigate the incident at pace.”

Wi-Fi services at stations have now been halted nationwide, with the provider, Telent, adding: "We are aware of the cyber security incident affecting the public Wi-Fi at Network Rail’s managed stations and are investigating with Network Rail and other stakeholders.

"We have been informed there is an ongoing investigation by the British Transport Police into this incident, so it would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage."

11 railway stations in London are impacted by the hack. Credit: PA Images

Which stations are impacted by the cyber-security attack?

  • Birmingham New Street

  • Bristol New Street

  • Edinburgh Waverley

  • Glasgow Central

  • Guildford

  • Leeds City

  • Liverpool Lime Street

  • Manchester Piccadilly

  • Reading

  • London Bridge

  • London Cannon Street

  • London Charing Cross

  • Clapham Junction

  • London Euston

  • London King's Cross

  • London Liverpool Street

  • London Paddington

  • London Victoria

  • London Waterloo

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