Safety & Security

Security & Safety in Railway Technology

Future-proof safety solutions for railway technology and rail IT

Digitalisation and automation in the railway sector are advancing rapidly. Safety and cybersecurity are key challenges for railway operators, OEMs and suppliers. According to a recent study by the European Railway Agency (ERA), over 60% of safety-critical incidents in the railway sector are attributable to a lack of system validation or cyber attacks. The introduction of ETCS (European Train Control System) and digital signal boxes further increases complexity.

U-Bahn im modernen Bahnhof – Symbolbild für digitale Bahninfrastruktur, ETCS und Cybersecurity in der Bahntechnik

Security & safety according to CENELEC & IEC 62443

Our customers in the railway sector

As an experienced engineering service provider, we support companies such as ALSTOM, Deutsche Bahn AG (Digital Rail), Stadler Rail AG and DEUTA-WERKE GmbH in validating safety-critical systems.

Our focus

  • Functional safety

    in accordance with CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128 & EN 50129

  • Cybersecurity

    in accordance with IEC 62443 for railway systems

  • Validation and verification

    of software & hardware for railway infrastructure & vehicles

  • Test management & validation

    of safety-critical communication (e.g. CBTC, ETCS, GSM-R)

  • Agile development methods

    (SCRUM) for efficient release cycles

  • Committee control and approval management

    for the international railway sector

Cybersecurity & functional safety for ETCS, CBTC & Co.

Why functional safety and cybersecurity are now a priority

With the increasing digitalisation of railway systems – for example through IoT, 5G or AI – the requirements for functional safety and cybersecurity are rising significantly. Networked infrastructures such as ETCS, CBTC or digital signal boxes not only increase system complexity, but also the potential attack surface. Studies show that the global market for railway safety and cybersecurity solutions will grow to over 12 to 15 billion US dollars by 2030 – driven by new regulatory requirements and technological developments (source: Grand View Research, Zion Market Research).

Our role in the safe mobility of the future

We combine engineering excellence with current regulatory requirements and technical implementation expertise. With our expertise in security and safety, we ensure that innovation and safety go hand in hand.

📌 Interested in the future of safe mobility? Our teams in Berlin and Buckow look forward to hearing from you.

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