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Workshop focus on operational systems obsolescence

Engineering Control Room

Ever-evolving technology and its implications for the replacement of obsolete control

centre equipment have been highlighted by light rail engineers.


The impact on cybersecurity during this infrequent but necessary process was also

the subject of discussion during the latest best practice workshop for members of the

UKTram Engineering Group.


Phil Terry, UKTram Lead Engineer, explained: “One of the problems faced by

operators is obsolescence of essential operating systems due to technological or

supplier support changes.

“Our discussions highlighted the problems and pitfalls that can be experienced during this process, including a look at the essential cybersecurity required to keep operational technology systems secure from the ever-increasing risk of cyberattacks.”


Featuring a presentation on the issue by Hitachi Rail, the workshop was held at the

Siemens Rail Village in Goole and also included a tour of the rolling stock

manufacturing and component maintenance facilities there, along with a presentation

from the bogie and pantograph facility in Graz, Austria.


Members of the group also received updates from various networks, the LRSSB and

the Office of Rail and Road. UKTram also delivered a report on innovative products

seen at the recent InnoTrans event in Berlin.

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