As is the case with all critical infrastructure, railways are susceptible to a whole host of security threats. According to the Department of Homeland Security, just some of them that are common to the rail industry include criminal sabotage, vandalism, tampering with...
One of the most significant security threats facing railway operators today is theft. In addition to theft of goods that are being transported within the freight cars, cable theft is another issue that is also likely keeping a lot of Security Directors up at night....
As we highlighted in Part 1 of our Railroad Infrastructure Security blog series, overseeing and sustaining the physical security of railroads can be a daunting task. In addition to the ongoing risks of accidents or equipment failure, railway infrastructure is also...
Railroads have been part of the American landscape for several centuries now. From the Industrial Revolution in the Northeast during 1810 – 1850, to the settlement of the West in the latter part of the 1800s, railroads have played a pivotal role in the development of...
