Tag: #RailwaySafety
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How Cybersecurity and Safety Assurance Intersect in Rail Systems?
🚆 Introduction: Two Worlds Colliding? In the railway domain, Safety Assurance and Cybersecurity have traditionally evolved as separate disciplines—one focused on preventing accidents and hazards, the other on deterring malicious threats and data breaches. But as rail systems become more digitally interconnected, these two fields are now on a collision course—demanding integrated thinking and collaborative… Read more
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Understanding EN 50159 – Ensuring Safe Communication in Railway Systems
Introduction In railway signaling and communication systems, safety is paramount. The EN 50159 standard outlines how safety-related communication should be handled over transmission systems, even when those systems are not inherently designed for safety. This standard applies to various transmission environments, from closed systems controlled by railway operators to open networks like the internet or… Read more
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EN 50129: Enhancing Safety in Railway Signalling Systems
EN 50129: Enhancing Safety in Railway Signalling Systems In the railway industry, safety is paramount. EN 50129 is a critical European standard that provides guidelines for the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety-related electronic systems used in railway signalling. This standard ensures that signalling systems are designed to operate reliably and safely, protecting both passengers… Read more
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EN 50126: A Cornerstone for RAMS in Critical Systems
EN 50126: A Cornerstone for RAMS in Critical Systems In today’s complex industrial landscape, safety and reliability are not mere buzzwords—they are essential. EN 50126 is a key European standard that sets the framework for specifying and demonstrating RAMS in systems, particularly within the railway sector. This standard plays a pivotal role in ensuring that… Read more