Wi-fi cut off at train stations after hackjackers take control of network

People who logged on were getting messages about terrorism incidents

A cyber attack has hit public wifi at some of the biggest railways stations in the country. Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and 11 stations in London have all been affected by the attack on Wednesday which saw passengers trying to log on seeing messages about terror attacks in Europe, according to reports.

The Manchester Evening News said the wifi webpage after the hack said, “We love you, Europe” and contained information about terror attacks. Network Rail, which manages the stations, has suspended wifi services at stations across the country following what it described as a “cyber security incident”.

The only Network Rail-managed station not affected was St Pancras. A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We are currently dealing with a cyber security incident affecting the public wifi at Network Rail’s managed stations.

British Transport Police are investigating the incident.

“This service is provided via a third party and has been suspended while an investigation is under way.”