Transport Operators
If you choose the right technology and monetisation system there are major opportunities for business growth through higher fares and premium services.
Opportunities for growth
Increased comfort for passengers
- – WiFi/3G/4G access
- – Mobile information services (maintenance/emergency alerts, smartcard payments, TV-based passenger information)
Passenger analytics help you to plan
infrastructure development and manage passenger flows.
Opportunity to manage rolling stock via the same WiFi network:
- – Train telemetry (train location, air conditioning status, driver skills/condition monitoring, predictive maintenance)
- – Alternative VOIP channel as a backup to existing TETRA, GSM-R, LTE-E or others
- – Wired/wireless connectivity for any other applications
- – Smarter and safer service
- – Online CCTV on trains and stations
- – Integration of Wi-Fi, CCTV, face recognition and Wi-Fi users’ identification makes for more intelligent security
Choosing the right technology
A good Wi-Fi network needs to be future-proof. That means proper backhaul infrastructure, coverage and management solutions.
A private trackside network (TSN) provides greater flexibility and bandwidth. LTE aggregation involves lower capital expenditure but requires stable coverage, additional operating expenditure and data costs. Sometimes a hybrid solution is the best.
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When to choose LTE
- – If the railway is elevated and has a minimum of 80% LTE coverage by two or more operators
- – SIM cards with unlimited data are available at low cost
- – Absence of fibre or power infrastructure and lack of access to existing poles or elevated areas for base stations
- – If your CAPEX budget is severely limited
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When to choose TSN
In any other case we recommend using a private TSN. An existing power or fiber infrastructure along the track might help to reduce costs by up to 30%.
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| Control of rolling stockTrain telemetry |
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| Train control utilizing same infrastructure |
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| Reserve VOIP channel |
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| Smart safetyIntelligent security |
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| Online CCTV |
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| Passenger comfortMobile information |
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| 3G/4G access |
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Funding
As a transport operator, you can access finance for Wi-Fi infrastructure through partnerships or third-party investment.
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