Off the Rails: The Growing Cyber Threat to Our Railways and How to Stay on Track

Introduction: Railways as Strategic Arteries in a Digital Age From daily urban commutes to long-haul freight corridors, railway networks function as the circulatory system of modern economies. They enable industrial production, sustain supply chains, and underpin military mobility. Historically engineered for mechanical reliability and physical safety, railways are now undergoing rapid digital transformation—integrating advanced signaling,…