VIDEO: Hackers could hijack new digital train signalling system in the UK and cause high-speed crashes, expert warns

Hackers could hijack new digital train signalling system in the UK and cause high-speed crashes, expert warns

A cyber security expert has warned criminals could potentially gain access to the system and interfere with 

signalling and train tracking (stock image) 

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling unveiled plans to install digital signalling

However, a security expert warned criminals could gain access to the system

System enables trains to run closer together and is used on the Underground

Train tracking, signalling or other rail infrastructure data could be compromised

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By PHOEBE WESTON FOR MAILONLINE 

PUBLISHED: 16:48 BST, 25 September 2017 

Britain's new digital train signalling system could be attacked by cyber criminals, an expert has warned.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling last week unveiled plans to install digital signalling on the line between Manchester and York to try to increase capacity and reliability.

However, a cyber security expert has warned criminals could potentially gain access to the system and interfere with signalling and train tracking.

This could cause mayhem on the UK's rail network, and increases the risk of high-speed collisions.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4917998/Cyber-criminals-hack-UK-s-digital-train-system.html#ixzz4tiWjLUAu 

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