Could a cyber hack derail a train? Vigilant in the night

TLDR

• A cyber attack derails a sleeper train in the BBC thriller Nightsleeper
• Ex-cop Joe and cyber security chief Abby work together to stop the hack-jacked train

In the BBC thriller Nightsleeper, a cyber hack causes chaos as a sleeper train full of passengers is taken over and set on a dangerous course. Ex-cop Joe and cyber security chief Abby must work together to stop the train and save the lives of those on board. The tension is heightened by dark humor and authentic British sensibilities throughout the high-octane series.

Writer Nick Leather’s creation poses the question of whether such a scenario could happen in real life, emphasizing the vulnerability of modern systems. While the show blends US thriller elements with British drama, the characters remain relatable and grounded, coming from normal backgrounds and displaying resilience and ambition in the face of crisis. The high-end special effects and impressive action sequences add to the Hollywood-style thrills of the show.

Viewers can expect to see all six episodes of Nightsleeper on BBC iPlayer starting on 15 September, with the series also airing on Sunday and Monday nights across three weeks. The mix of cyber-attacks, cyber-security, and rail travel makes for an engaging and thrilling watch, combining suspense, drama, and humor in a uniquely British fashion.