{"id":227804,"date":"2025-09-12T13:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T07:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=227804"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:53:40","slug":"cybersecurity-in-railways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity in Railways, Check the Major Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Why_Cybersecurity_Matters_in_Railways\" >Why Cybersecurity Matters in Railways?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Major_Cyber_Threats_to_Railways\" >Major Cyber Threats to Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Case_Studies_of_Cybersecurity_Incidents\" >Case Studies of Cybersecurity Incidents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Areas_Vulnerable_to_Cyberattacks_in_Railways\" >Areas Vulnerable to Cyberattacks in Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Measures_to_Strengthen_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\" >Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Government_and_Indian_Railways_Initiatives\" >Government and Indian Railways Initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Challenges_in_Ensuring_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\" >Challenges in Ensuring Cybersecurity in Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Future_of_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\" >Future of Cybersecurity in Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Benefits_of_Strong_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\" >Benefits of Strong Cybersecurity in Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#Key_Points_Summary\" >Key Points Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-in-railways\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In today\u2019s digital age, railways are no longer limited to tracks and trains. They are deeply integrated with information technology systems, ranging from automated signaling and ticketing platforms to AI-driven traffic management and passenger services. This increased digitization brings efficiency but also exposes the sector to cyber risks. The importance of <strong>cybersecurity in railways<\/strong> has grown significantly, as even a small breach can cause large-scale disruptions, financial losses, and threats to passenger safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-cybersecurity-matters-in-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cybersecurity_Matters_in_Railways\"><\/span>Why Cybersecurity Matters in Railways?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cybersecurity matters as it is responsible for the growing digitization of Indian Railways. Other important reasons are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-growing-digitization\">Growing Digitization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online ticket booking systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart station management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IoT-enabled monitoring of trains and tracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-stakes-of-a-breach\">High Stakes of a Breach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disrupted services affecting millions of passengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compromised signaling leading to accidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data theft of personal and financial information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of public trust in the railway system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/digitization-of-indian-railways\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know the Digitization of Indian Railways<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-cyber-threats-to-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Cyber_Threats_to_Railways\"><\/span>Major Cyber Threats to Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are major cyber threats to railways. Some of them are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cybersecurity Threat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Malware and Ransomware Attacks<\/strong><\/td><td>Hackers may target ticketing servers, reservation systems, or operational platforms, demanding ransom to restore access.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data Breaches<\/strong><\/td><td>Passenger data\u2014such as Aadhaar, bank details, and travel history\u2014can be stolen if security is weak.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disruption of Signaling and Control Systems<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Manipulation of automated signaling can cause accidents.- Unauthorized access can halt train movements across regions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Insider Threats<\/strong><\/td><td>Employees with system access may unintentionally or deliberately compromise security.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phishing and Social Engineering<\/strong><\/td><td>Fake websites or emails trick passengers into sharing sensitive details.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-case-studies-of-cybersecurity-incidents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies_of_Cybersecurity_Incidents\"><\/span>Case Studies of Cybersecurity Incidents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have given below the case studies of some major cybersecurity incidents. Check out the details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UK Railways (2017)<\/strong>: Hackers attempted to target signaling systems to create delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Germany (2022)<\/strong>: A suspected cyberattack on Deutsche Bahn disrupted rail communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indian Railways (2022)<\/strong>: IRCTC reported an alleged data leak of over 3 crore passengers\u2019 personal details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These incidents highlight how railways worldwide are prime targets for cybercriminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-in-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Areas_Vulnerable_to_Cyberattacks_in_Railways\"><\/span>Areas Vulnerable to Cyberattacks in Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Major areas such as ticketing systems, wifi services, employee portals are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Some of the cybersecurity attack examples are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area of Operation <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cybersecurity Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ticketing Systems<\/strong><\/td><td>Data theft, fake booking portals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Signaling &amp; Control<\/strong><\/td><td>Manipulation causing collisions or service delays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Passenger Wi-Fi Services<\/strong><\/td><td>Malware injection, phishing attempts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Freight Operations<\/strong><\/td><td>Tracking manipulation, cargo theft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Employee Portals<\/strong><\/td><td>Insider misuse, weak authentication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SCADA\/IoT Devices<\/strong><\/td><td>Attacks on sensors, remote-control malfunctions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-measures-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-in-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_to_Strengthen_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\"><\/span>Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The board has adopted certain measures to strengthen cybersecurity in Indian Railways. Given below are the details of the preventive measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Measure<\/strong>s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Technical Safeguards<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Encryption:<\/strong> Securing communication between stations, trains, and servers.<br><strong>Firewalls &amp; IDS:<\/strong> Prevent unauthorized access.<br><strong>Regular Patching &amp; Updates:<\/strong> Closing software vulnerabilities.<br><strong>AI-driven Monitoring:<\/strong> Detecting unusual network patterns in real time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organizational Safeguards<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cybersecurity Policies:<\/strong> Standard operating procedures for railway staff.<br><strong>Employee Training:<\/strong> Awareness programs against phishing and social engineering.<br><strong>Access Control:<\/strong> Limiting data access based on job roles.<br><strong>Incident Response Teams:<\/strong> Dedicated units to quickly respond to cyberattacks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Collaboration and Regulations<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cooperation:<\/strong> Between railways, cybersecurity agencies, and telecom authorities.<br><strong>NCIIPC Guidelines:<\/strong> Adoption of National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre protocols in India.<br><strong>International Knowledge Sharing:<\/strong> Learning and adopting global best practices.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-government-and-indian-railways-initiatives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_and_Indian_Railways_Initiatives\"><\/span>Government and Indian Railways Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of Indian has also undertaken certain initiatives to protect Indian Railways from major attacks. Given below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Entity \/ Initiative<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cybersecurity Upgrades \/ Role<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IRCTC Cybersecurity Upgrades<\/strong><\/td><td>Multi-factor authentication for logins.<br>AI-based fraud detection in ticket booking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CERT-In (Computer Emergency Response Team \u2013 India)<\/strong><\/td><td>Issues regular advisories to Indian Railways.<br>Coordinates during major cyber incidents.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RailTel Corporation<\/strong><\/td><td>Provides secure network infrastructure for Indian Railways.<br>Expanding cybersecurity services for passenger and freight operations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-government-schemes-of-indian-railways\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check the Major Government Schemes of Indian Railways<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-in-ensuring-cybersecurity-in-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_Ensuring_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\"><\/span>Challenges in Ensuring Cybersecurity in Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major challenges faced in ensuring cybersecurity in Indian Railways are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legacy Systems<\/strong>: Many railways still run on outdated IT frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration of OT and IT<\/strong>: Operational technology, like signaling merges with IT, making it complex to secure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skill Shortage<\/strong>: Lack of trained cybersecurity professionals within railway organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget Constraints<\/strong>: Investments are often prioritized for physical infrastructure over cyber infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid Technological Change<\/strong>: Hackers adapt faster than policy upgrades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-of-cybersecurity-in-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_of_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\"><\/span>Future of Cybersecurity in Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of cybersecurity in Railways looks quite promising. Check out the details given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Technology \/ Initiative<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Role in Railway Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI and Machine Learning<\/strong><\/td><td>Predictive algorithms to detect cyber threats in real time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Blockchain for Ticketing<\/strong><\/td><td>Enhances transparency and prevents data manipulation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cloud Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Protecting vast data storage of passenger and operational systems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Global Collaboration<\/strong><\/td><td>Learning from European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) and U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s cybersecurity frameworks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cybersecurity Drills<\/strong><\/td><td>Conducting mock cyberattacks to test readiness.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-strong-cybersecurity-in-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Strong_Cybersecurity_in_Railways\"><\/span>Benefits of Strong Cybersecurity in Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given below are the benefits of strong cybersecurity in Indian Railways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passenger Safety<\/strong>: Prevents disruptions and accidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Protection<\/strong>: Safeguards millions of users\u2019 personal information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Continuity<\/strong>: Ensures smooth signaling and traffic management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust Building<\/strong>: Increases public confidence in digital railway services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Security<\/strong>: Protects freight and commercial operations from cybercrime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free Mock tests for Railway Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-points-summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_Summary\"><\/span>Key Points Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A table has been given below summarizing the major points of cybersecurity in Railways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Role of Cybersecurity in Railways<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Major Threats<\/strong><\/td><td>Data breaches, malware, ransomware, phishing, insider risks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vulnerable Areas<\/strong><\/td><td>Ticketing, signaling, passenger Wi-Fi, freight, IoT devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Protective Measures<\/strong><\/td><td>Encryption, firewalls, AI monitoring, access control, training<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government Efforts<\/strong><\/td><td>CERT-In guidelines, IRCTC upgrades, RailTel secure networks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/td><td>Legacy systems, budget limits, skill shortage, rapid changes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Future Scope<\/strong><\/td><td>AI, blockchain ticketing, cloud security, global collaboration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The growing reliance on technology makes <strong>cybersecurity in railways<\/strong> a critical component of safe and efficient transport systems. Cyberattacks on ticketing, signaling, or passenger data can have devastating effects. Indian Railways, like its global counterparts, is investing in AI, encryption, firewalls, and awareness programs, but challenges like outdated systems and skill shortages remain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757660467569\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 What is the importance of cybersecurity in railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cybersecurity in railways has grown significantly, as even a small breach can cause large-scale disruptions, financial losses, and threats to passenger safety.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757662398418\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 What is the major threat to Indian Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Hackers may target ticketing servers, reservation systems, or operational platforms, demanding ransom to restore access.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757662432526\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 What are the benefits of strong cybersecurity in Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major benefits include:<br\/>Passenger Safety<br\/>Data Protection<br\/>Operational Continuity<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757662474297\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 What are the major challenges faced in implementing cybersecurity in Indian Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major challenges faced in implementing cybersecurity in Indian Railways include:<br\/>Legacy Systems<br\/>Integration of OT and IT<br\/>Skill Shortage<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757662579323\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 What are the areas that are prone to being attacked by hackers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Major areas such as ticketing systems, wifi services, employee portals are vulnerable to cyberattacks. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s digital age, railways are no longer limited to tracks and trains. 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