Rail and metro cyber security market refers to tools and techniques that are designed to protect the network, devices, programs and overall data of a metro and rail system. There are two major types of cyber security for railways, infrastructural and on-board. In recent times there has been an increase in adoption of automation and IOT technologies in the transportation sector, especially in rail and metro cyber security. These automatic and IOT technologies help determine

For most of its history, rail has been a sector very much closed to new technology. However nowadays the modern railway is a modern interoperable system in which technology is a constant factor. Railway infrastructure being primarily based on a computer network of course opens up vulnerabilities toward cyber criminals and attacks that affect many people are very possible. Current safety requirements such as EN 50126, EN 50128 or EN50129 do not secure the entire

In addition to the upcoming coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023, and the start of the Eurovision song contest on 7 May 2023, travellers in the United Kingdom will also have to take into account a myriad of works taking place on the British rail network. Network Rail, which operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure, will be taking advantage of the bank holidays to upgrade essential infrastructure and urges passengers to plan

A new luxury night train company called Dreamstar Lines plans to enter the US market, with the first route being the Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Area travel corridor. An alternative to short-haul flights, the operator hopes to run the first trains by 2024. The new operator focuses on the “500 mile gap”, trips that are “too far to drive, too close to fly, but just right for a comfortable night’s sleep in a

Spanish operator Renfe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chilean State Railway Company (EFE) to explore future areas of cooperation. The move marks the next step Renfe’s efforts in lending expertise abroad. Renfe calls Chile “a country of interest”, and is looking to help with preparing studies and feasibility plans for new routes. The operator can also assist in the rental and sale of rolling stock, as well as share insights into

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the availability of 5.8 million USD in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for its new Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program. This programme will provide funding and technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of IRC agreements, which are passed into law by two or more states to support interstate regional passenger rail services. Funding from the new programme will thus help eligible entities improve, promote and develop passenger

Amtrak has announced upcoming procurement packages to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC. These projects will improve trainset maintenance and repairs and inspection and cleaning processes for Amtrak’s existing and future fleet, including new Acela and Amtrak Airo trains. Amtrak Vice President, Project Delivery Fleet and Facilities, Norman Forde said: “These modern maintenance facilities are an essential part of Amtrak’s plans to introduce new state-of-the-art passenger trainsets around

In addition, a new 75-metre servicing road at the facility means that three carriages can now be serviced and re-fuelled simultaneously, whereas previously, the site could only service one carriage at a time. Finally, a steel canopy has also been constructed to provide shelter for staff and the new equipment, and upgrades have been carried out on the facility’s pumps and energy efficient lighting. This project was completed through Northern’s partnership with RTS Infrastructure Services.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has announced that the Yellow Line will reopen on 7 May following the completion of rehabilitation work on the tunnel and bridge between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations. This eight-month project has focussed on safety-critical repairs, including mitigating water intrusion and replacing ageing bridge bearings and expansion joints. The fire suppression system on the 3,000-foot bridge has also been upgraded and miles of critical communications cables have been