Issues and trends surrounding both physical and cyber security in the North American rail industry were heavily discussed at Progressive Railroading's second annual Secure Rail conference. Held Feb. 9 and 10 in Orlando, Fla., the event attracted more than 100 representatives from a cross-section of the industry, including Class Is, short lines, transit and government agencies, suppliers and service providers. The conference featured 20 presentations on freight- and transit-rail topics, ranging from emerging security technologies and trends to Internet security to the role of railroad police departments. Secure Rail also featured several networking opportunities and a product showcase that highlighted the rail security products, services and technologies offered by eight event sponsors.
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