An EU-wide accepted approval process must be efficient and ensure that all self-propelled mobile and towed machinery placed on the market meet the legal and normative requirements.

Digitalisation is fundamentally changing the mobility industry. The railway sector is faced with increasing competition from other modes of transport and finds itself in an excellent position to benefit from the new digital potentials at the same time. In this study we analyse which regulations need to be observed to ensure comprehensive security and which security measures are required. The growing threat of cyberattacks must be mitigated to allow manufacturers and system integrators in the railway sector to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the new digital age.