A barrier panel (10) is formed of a first rail member (12) and a second rail member (14) with at least one vertical support member (16) mounted to and extending between the first rail member and second rail member. The first rail member includes first openings (28) spaced apart along its length. The second rail member includes second openings (36,38) spaced apart along its length. Vertical cables (19) are mounted to and extend between the first rail member and second rail member. A first end of each vertical cable is secured within one of the first openings and a second end of each vertical cable is secured within an opposite one of the second openings.