A senior official from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has emphasized the need for enhanced cybersecurity following recent outages in metro networks across Europe, notably in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon. These incidents, which paralyzed services and stranded thousands of passengers, have raised alarms about the vulnerabilities faced by urban transport systems due to increased digitalization. At the UITP India Urban Rail Conference, the official advocated for the establishment of a comprehensive database on cyber incidents and a dedicated cybersecurity framework to protect critical infrastructure. This call to action highlights the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in the face of growing digital threats, underscoring the importance of safeguarding urban transport systems against emerging risks.