Just who wants to have a hacker seize control of a train racing down the tracks? No one – except maybe the hacker and his shady comrades in crime. Digitalization can make such nightmare scenarios possible. Just like other technical innovations, digitalization involves risks. When it comes to rail operations – a part of our critical infrastructure – steps must be taken to prevent such incidents.Is train travel safe? Yes, says Helen Negre, an expert for cybersecurity in the rail industry at Siemens in the United States. Manufacturers like Siemens and strict standards ensure that passengers can travel worry-free. In the podcast, Negre joins Marta Garcia of the European rail industry association UNIFE and discusses about another issue that is close to her heart: How can women gain respect in the male-dominated rail industry, and how can teams become more diverse?