01-08-2011 09:11 BJT
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The terrorist threat level specific to major UK transport hubs has been raised from substantial to severe. British police are warning the public to remain vigilant over potential terror attacks.
The move includes airports and London railway terminals. It brings the threat level for the transport sector in line with the national level, which has been at "severe" since January 2010.
Security officials say the upgraded threat level for major UK transport hubs is precautionary; And if there is any intelligence of an imminent threat or a plot underway, the threat level would be raised to its highest level---"critical".
The BBC on Friday said it had obtained a letter from the Department of Transport addressed to the air transport sector saying there are indications that al-Qaeda "may be considering an attack".
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