Hitachi Rail's 5G Signalling Revolutionizes Urban Rail
Hitachi Rail is revolutionising urban rail transport with its groundbreaking 5G signalling technology, Urban SelTrac CBTC. This innovation promises higher capacities, enhanced safety, and increased reliability compared to traditional signalling systems.
Ziad Rizk, managing director for urban rail signalling at Hitachi Rail, hailed the 5G solution as a 'game changer' for the urban rail market. The technology, which uses train-to-ground telecommunications for traffic management, is set to replace legacy radio technologies in major networks worldwide.
Hitachi Rail has already begun deploying 5G signalling. The company aims to reduce lifecycle costs and boost data analytics, making urban rail transport more efficient than ever before. Notable projects include New York's Crosstown Line and Hong Kong's International Airport's Automatic People Mover, both of which will benefit from this cutting-edge technology.
The integration of 5G signalling in urban rail systems marks a significant milestone in transport technology. With promises of increased capacity, improved safety, and lower lifecycle costs, this innovation is poised to reshape the future of urban rail transport.