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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