The British rail technology company, evo-rail has announced that it will be bringing its rail-5G solution to the Caltrain network. The project, which is being undertaken in partnership with Nomad Digital and Alstom, will see the installation of a high-speed, high-capacity wireless network on the Caltrain line between San Francisco and San Jose in Northern California.
Simon Holmes, CEO of evo-rail, said: "We're excited to bring our rail-5G solution to Caltrain. This cutting-edge technology will help Caltrain to deliver a safer, more reliable, and efficient rail transportation system for its customers and staff."
The rail-5G solution will provide passengers with more reliable Wi-Fi with speeds of up to 10 Gbps which marks a significant boost in the speed enjoyed on the trains currently. It will also allow Caltrain to capture real-time data through sensors onboard. Once the data is captured, it will inform track performance, customer movements and possibly identify infrastructure problems.
The rail-5G project is expected to be completed in early 2024. Once the project is complete, Caltrain will be one of the first rail operators in the United States to offer rail-5G services.
Chris Chesson, CEO of Nomad Digital, said: "We're proud to be working with evo-rail and Alstom to bring rail-5G to Caltrain. This project will help to improve the customer experience and make Caltrain a more efficient and reliable transportation system."
Michele Viale, CEO of Alstom North America, said: "We're committed to providing Caltrain with the latest technology to improve the safety and efficiency of its operations. Rail-5G is a key part of this commitment, and we're excited to be working with evo-rail and Nomad Digital to bring this technology to Caltrain."
The rail-5G project is the first multi-gigabit solution built for the rail industry, and will be in place before the scheduled completion of the railways electrification project later this year.
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