Good to know.
The FBI issued a warning to state and local law enforcement nationwide Thursday about a possible attack soon against transportation systems, particularly railroads.
Officials said the warning, based on information obtained from al-Qaida prisoners, suggested that terrorists may try to take out bridges, key sections of tracks or train engines in an effort to cause derailments and widespread damage.
Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge was contacting key state and local officials to urge their help and vigilance in warding off any such attack.
New York Gov. George Pataki said, “There are threats and those out there who are looking to do us harm here in the United States.”
He said Ridge did not identify any specific target in New York. Even so, Pataki said, “We’ve contacted the MTA, the Port Authority, local law enforcement, put out an advisory across the state to make sure that the public is vigilant and we are vigilant in protecting public services and infrastructure points across this state.”
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