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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about attack plans reference intelligence from the Osama bin Laden raid, which revealed al-Qaida considered attacking U.S. trains around the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The planning involved tampering with rail tracks to cause derailments at valleys or bridges. Counterterrorism officials noted the plot never advanced beyond initial stages, with no recent intelligence indicating an active threat. This content highlights historical terrorism planning rather than current events, focusing on the specifics of the uncovered plans and the official assessment of their viability.
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Info from Osama raid shows interest in US trains
WASHINGTON – Some of the first information gleaned from Osama bin Laden's compound indicates al-Qaida considered attacking U.S. trains on the upcoming anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. But counterterrorism officials say they believe the planning never got beyond the initial phase and have no...- reghakr
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