English: Charing Cross tube station Northern line platform roundel (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
London Underground (LU) is pushing ahead with plans to set up a wi-fi internet network at 120 Tube stations – despite several security concerns.
Following a trial at Charing Cross Tube Station, LU is inviting companies to tender for a network-wide contract. It could be operational by 2012.
But a security expert warned wi-fi could make it easier for fraudsters or terrorists to target Tube passengers.
LU denied the wi-fi system would increase risk to the Tube.
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said: “The roll out will finally allow Londoners to use mobile devices to pick up their e-mails and stay in touch with the world while they traverse our subterranean network.
“We are inviting companies to bid before next June, which would mean Londoners underground will be able to keep up to date with the British medal tally at the 2012 Games.”
via BBC News.
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