The contact details of rail passengers have been stolen in a cyberattack affecting London North Eastern Railway (LNER). The company stated that it had been notified of unauthorised access to files managed by a third-party supplier and advised customers to be vigilant against phishing attempts.
LNER stressed that no bank details, card numbers, or passwords had been compromised. The York-based operator stated that it was collaborating with cybersecurity experts and the supplier to investigate the breach and ensure necessary safeguards.
The company did not confirm the number of passengers affected. The incident comes as LNER reported revenues exceeding