Cyber attack hits Scotland’s busiest train stations with ‘terror’ messages

Scotland’s busiest train railway stations are among those hit by an apparent cyber attack.

Network Rail said its Wi-Fi systems, including those at Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley, are among those impacted.

People logging onto the Wi-Fi were reportedly met with a screen about terror attacks in Europe.

Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and 11 stations in London have also been affected by Wednesday’s cyber incident.

A Network Rail spokesperson 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.”

British Transport Police is investigating the incident which Network Rail said is impacting other organisations using the same third-party Wi-Fi provider, Telent.

A spokesperson from the company said: “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.”

More to follow.