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The Saudi Railway Company (SAR) and telecommunications giant Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a major initiative to modernise rail operations using 5G technology.
The partnership aims to introduce significant advances in rail communications, enhance passenger connectivity, and boost operational efficiency across the Kingdom's railway network. The initiative directly supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and its National Transport and Logistics Strategy, the company said.
5G and future rail technology
Under the agreement, Ericsson will deploy its expertise in 5G and Future Railway Mobile Communication Systems (FRMCS) to enable next-generation capabilities. This includes providing the necessary infrastructure and technical support to ensure reliable and secure mission-critical rail communications. The collaboration will focus on several key areas of modernisation:
- Mission-critical communications: Deploying 5G to enhance rail performance and ensure secure staff and train control communications.
- Next-gen passenger experience: Developing and testing high-speed broadband solutions for passengers, creating a "Gigabit train" experience.
- Operational efficiency: Enabling use cases such as real-time video streaming, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity onboard trains, and advanced train control systems.
- To validate the new technology, the partners plan to establish a test lab or innovation center dedicated to 5G applications in a rail context.
The collaboration also includes a trial deployment of Ericsson’s solutions on one of SAR’s existing rail lines to evaluate integration and performance under real-world conditions. Furthermore, the MoU mandates the creation of training programs to upskill SAR’s teams in FRMCS and 5G rail technologies.
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