A poorly placed nail threw Italy's rail transport into chaos (with traffic on the line passing through the Capital halted from 6:30 to 8:45), showing how even a small oversight can create havoc in an already fragile system. However, the real alarm isn't just about human error, but the lack of #businesscontinuity. The safety systems that should have stepped in failed, and the emergency procedures collapsed. This is a clear example of inadequate planning for operational continuity.
❓ Can a Nail Really Stop Everything?
No, the real issue lies in the failure of the #backup system and the management of #emergencies. When it comes to critical infrastructures like rail transport, we can’t afford mistakes: a strategy is essential to ensure everything keeps running, even in the face of #disasters.
🔍 In a world where #cyber and physical threats are a daily reality, the Ministry of Transport should have anticipated these situations and developed a continuity plan. What will happen next time? Another nail, another blackout?
👉 It's time to ask the right questions and rethink our priorities. How are you handling business continuity in your organizations?
