Elron to test drone attack response with train passengers on Wednesday

Elron trains. Source: Ken Mürk/ERR

Trains will be stopped on Wednesday afternoon as Estonian Railways (Eesti Raudtee) and Elron practice their response to a drone attack as part of a nationwide exercise.

On Wednesday, the Rescue Board will test Estonia’s emergency warning system, including sirens and the EE-alert messaging system.

Estonian Railways and Elron will use this moment to test their chain of command and crisis preparedness under real-life conditions on routes toward Ida-Viru County and South Estonia.

“We are simulating a drone threat requiring immediate sheltering during the exercise,” said Marius Kupper, Head of Business Continuity at Estonian Railways.

Elron Safety Manager Madis Kolli said train traffic must be halted immediately due to a drone threat.

Read more: ERR.EE

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