Howardh
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If the railways became subject to cyber-attack, what would be the immediate and long-term effects? Ticketing (online and in stations) would obviously be down, but what about signalling and communication? Would trains have to be halted? Would some lines still run and others shut down? Is there a back-up system?
Would red lights used to stop trains still work (ie be switched on/off) and if not, how would you get a train to stop?
Sorry if it all sounds a bit uneducated!
**One worry is aircraft...I understand they can be flown independently but if ATC controls are down in a large country and they have to land...eeekhock:
Would red lights used to stop trains still work (ie be switched on/off) and if not, how would you get a train to stop?
Sorry if it all sounds a bit uneducated!
**One worry is aircraft...I understand they can be flown independently but if ATC controls are down in a large country and they have to land...eeekhock: