Carolina Special
Lead Service Attendant
Evidently TSA has issued an alert to railroad operators following an article in the Al Qaeda propaganda magazine "Inspire" encouraging DIY "Train Derail Operations". There are not supposed to be any immediate specific credible threats at this time.
But Amtrak is prominently identified as a target in the article, particularly Acela and other LD routes mentioned by name. The freights are also considered targets, particularly for hazardous material shipments. There is apparently a 19 page "instruction manual".
This "publication" did call for "vehicle ramming attacks" a few years ago, which sadly has been happening with greater frequency lately. Hopefully, this will not be a forerunner of the same for the rails. But better to be prepared for anything.
Sick, but that's the world we live in.
But Amtrak is prominently identified as a target in the article, particularly Acela and other LD routes mentioned by name. The freights are also considered targets, particularly for hazardous material shipments. There is apparently a 19 page "instruction manual".
This "publication" did call for "vehicle ramming attacks" a few years ago, which sadly has been happening with greater frequency lately. Hopefully, this will not be a forerunner of the same for the rails. But better to be prepared for anything.
Sick, but that's the world we live in.