No 5G? Finland’s ‘unique’ train communication system offers Europe new model

Finland's new map for rail communication
Finland's new map for rail communications could be a new model for European networks. Fintraffic

Finland is pioneering a new railway technology, collaborating with telecom operators to use existing commercial radio networks for train communication. Replacing the need for a costly 5G network specifically for rail traffic, the first-of-its-kind tech offers a cost-effective model for modernising Europe’s rail systems with existing infrastructure. And it’s soon to hit one of the country’s most important regional rail routes.

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No 5G? Finland’s ‘unique’ train communication system offers Europe new model

Finland's new map for rail communication
Finland's new map for rail communications could be a new model for European networks. Fintraffic

Finland is pioneering a new railway technology, collaborating with telecom operators to use existing commercial radio networks for train communication. Replacing the need for a costly 5G network specifically for rail traffic, the first-of-its-kind tech offers a cost-effective model for modernising Europe’s rail systems with existing infrastructure. And it’s soon to hit one of the country’s most important regional rail routes.

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Author: Thomas Wintle

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