HIMA’s solutions ensures the highest level of safety expected from railways

Many cities around the world depend on reliable and affordable rail infrastructure as railways, trains, and MRT/LRT are mode of transport for many. However, Train and MRT accidents do cause major injuries and deaths as seen in the rail disaster which happened in Taiwan that left 49 dead and more than 200 injured.

Rail operators and regulators in Asia face such incidents, as well as other significant and minor failures in rail operations and sustainability, on a regular basis. The rise of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and connected networks in rail systems has resulted in cybersecurity vulnerabilities that have the potential to cripple rail operations.

HIMA Group is the world’s leading independent provider of smart safety solutions for industrial applications, founded in 1908 and headquartered in Germany.

We speak to Friedhelm Best, the Vice President Asia Pacific on the key factors to consider when maintaining safety and security in the rail industry.

But firstly, Friedhelm tells us what HIMA does and shares an insight into the company’s history. He also gives an detailed explanation on how their key customers utilise their products and service offerings.

Furthermore, Friedhelm also talks about:

• how can train operators ensure the safety of railway systems
• whether cyber attacks pose a serious threat to railway transportation
• how safety solutions have evolved over time
• how digitisation adhere to safety standards
• smart safety solutions in the future

Guest: Friedhelm Best, Vice President Asia Pacific of HIMA

Host: Brian Fernandez

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