FBI and DHS Warns of National Rail System Vulnerabilities (to terror attacks, mentions sarin gas)

ENN ^ | Jan. 30, 2004 | ENN

[FairOpinion]

FBI and DHS Warns of National Rail System Vulnerabilities

WASHINGTON, DC: According to reports from law enforcement sources, a FBI and Department of Homeland Security Bulletin warned that there was a continuing terrorist threat against U.S. subways and railways. The bulletin released on Wednesday said that although no specific information pertaining to an attack existed, "such an attack could not be ruled out."

Mentioned in the bulletin was Usama bin Laden's long-term fascination with the 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system.

"An attack on a subway or rail system could cause substantial loss of life, and would have an adverse impact on public confidence, resulting in massive economic loss," the bulletin said, according to a report of it by FoxNews.

The bulletin described possible attack scenarios, such as train derailment, trackside bombs and chemical or biological attacks. The FBI and DHS warned that timetable and operating schedules were publicly available and therefore accessible by terrorists.

The FBI has warned law enforcement and security personnel to remain vigilant to potential pre-operational planning and for any attempts by individuals to bring explosives or chemical devices on a rail or subway system.

ERRI counter-terrorism analysts previously warned of problems associated with transit systems and WMD, particularly subway facilities. Click here for an additional reference...

[eno_]

...would have an adverse impact on public confidence, resulting in massive economic loss...

If anyone out there doubts a terror attack would be covered up if possible, doubt no more. If only one plane hit the WTC, it would have been a "tragic accident."

[Uncle George]

ANYTHING in America is vulnerable, anytime,anywhere as long as our Country remains free. Only a total police state can lower the risk. We relied on civilians and volunteers to watch for and report terrorists during WW2 and it worked. It WILL work again.

[meenie]

10 people killed in the Japanese sarin gas attack. We need to get a realistic view on the danger associated with biological and chemical attacks. The terrorist objective is to frighten the people of the nation you are attacking. Why do we cooperate with Bin by constantly trying to frighten the people? 9/11 was a terrible single attack that took less life than a tenth of our yearly car accidents. There is danger out there but there is also paranoia.

[JustPiper]

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