Netherlands Urged to Invest in Railway Security
The Netherlands' railway system is vulnerable to sabotage and cyberattacks, according to a report from the Physical Environment Advisory Council (OFL).
The council recommends investing at least €600 million to strengthen security, as current policies focus mainly on operational disruptions caused by weather or technical failures.
- Installing fences, surveillance cameras, and anti-drone measures along railway lines
Current policies are outdated and the country’s railways are insufficiently prepared for deliberate attacks or cyber intrusions.
Authorities suspect a deliberate cable fire disrupted train services at Schiphol Airport throughout June.
Author's summary: Netherlands needs to invest €600 million in railway security.