24 de April de 2025
Case Study Enhanced New York’s Crosstown Line Operations Through Upgraded Communication Systems & Private 5G Network Industry Transportation Location New York, USA Partner Hitachi Rail End User New York Crosstown Line Download PDF Reference Overview Hitachi Rail, a global leader in sustainable transportation solutions, is modernizing metro systems worldwide by integrating advanced 5G communications with its SelTrac™ Communications- Based Train Control (CBTC) technology. One of its landmark projects is the deployment of a private 5G network on New York City’s Crosstown Line, a critical metro line serving 70,000 passengers daily. This innovation underscores Hitachi Rail’s commitment to enhancing urban mobility through cutting-edge technology. Challenges Legacy Communication Systems Traditional train-to-ground communications rely on outdated technologies like radio and Wi-Fi, which are costly, require extensive trackside infrastructure, and struggle in challenging environments like tunnels. Operational Demands Metro systems must maximize capacity, reliability, and safety while minimizing lifecycle costs and maintenance complexities. Future – Proofing With a 30-year infrastructure lifecycle, operators need solutions that can adapt to evolving demands without significant overhauls. Solution & Benefits Hitachi Rail, acting as the system integrator, designed and deployed a cutting-edge 5G private network for the New York Crosstown Line using Airspan’s 5G small cells technology. This deployment exemplifies a seamless integration of advanced 5G communications with Hitachi Rail’s SelTrac™ CBTC system, creating a robust, reliable, and high-performance train-to-ground communication network. Improved Performance & Efficiency Reduced Infrastructure The 5G solution requires significantly fewer radio access points compared to Wi-Fi, streamlining trackside deployment and reducing costs. High-Bandwidth Connectivity Utilizing the 4.95GHz to 4.99GHz public safety spectrum band, the network ensures seamless, high-capacity train-to-ground communication even in tunnels, improving real-time data reporting for operations and maintenance. Enhanced Operational Reliability Real-Time Data Insights The system enables advanced digital asset management, optimizing both train and track maintenance, thereby reducing downtime and enhancing passenger safety. Seamless Mobility The private 5G network supports uninterrupted communication, ensuring precise control of train movements and allowing for closer scheduling, which increases line capacity coverage. Sustainability & Scalability Private Network Deployment Hitachi Rail’s private network model minimizes dependence on public operators, granting full control over critical communications infrastructure. As transportation increasingly becomes one of the key verticals within critical infrastructure, the benefits of 5G private networks—such as enhanced reliability, real-time data capabilities, and streamlined operations—are transforming the way urban mobility systems operate. Hitachi Rail’s Managing Director of Urban Rail Signaling, Ziad Rizk, highlighted the breakthrough: “Our first-of-its-kind 5G solution is a game changer for the urban rail market. We are proud to deliver this transformative technology to our customers and the benefits it will deliver to passengers.” Results & Impact The Crosstown Line project represents a paradigm shift in urban rail communication. Increased Passenger Capacity Improved signaling precision enables higher train frequencies, accommodating more passengers and reducing wait times. Cost Savings Reduced infrastructure needs and enhanced maintenance efficiency lower both capital and operational expenditures. Global Leadership This deployment solidifies Hitachi Rail’s position as an innovator in urban mobility, attracting interest from global operators seeking to modernize their networks. Hitachi Rail’s integration of 5G with SelTrac™ CBTC sets a new standard for metro systems, ensuring safer, more efficient, and sustainable urban transportation. This project demonstrates the transformative potential of private 5G networks in delivering smarter, greener mobility solutions. Read More View All Begin Your Smart Transformation with Us! Schedule a Consultation
28 de February de 2025
Case Study AWTG, Smart City: Enhancing Railway Connectivity in the UK Through 5G Innovation Industry Transportation Location United Kingdom Partner AWTG End User England’s Connected Heartland Railways Download PDF Reference Overview The England’s Connected Heartland Railways (ECH-R) project, a major initiative backed by the UK government’s 5G Innovation Regions program, is revolutionizing rail and rural connectivity. With the aim of delivering a high-performance 5G solution, AWTG selected Airspan as its RAN partner to lead this project. Through the deployment of Airspan’s AirSpeed 1900 Outdoor Small Cells, the initiative will provide seamless mobile broadband coverage for passengers, enhance efficiency for operational teams, and extend trackside connectivity for rural communities. Challenges One of the core challenges of the ECH-R project was ensuring reliable, high-speed connectivity within the complex environment of a major transport system. Traditional mobile networks often struggle to provide lowlatency, high-bandwidth service in crowded and dynamic settings, especially where real-time monitoring, onboard diagnostics, and seamless communication are critical. Additionally, extending broadband access to underserved rural communities required overcoming significant infrastructure gaps. Solution & Benefits One of the core challenges of the ECH-R project was ensuring reliable, high-speed connectivity within the complex environment of a major transport system. Traditional mobile networks often struggle to provide lowlatency, high-bandwidth service in crowded and dynamic settings, especially where real-time monitoring, onboard diagnostics, and seamless communication are critical. Additionally, extending broadband access to underserved rural communities required overcoming significant infrastructure gaps. Read More View All Begin Your Smart Transformation with Us! Schedule a Consultation
28 de February de 2025
Case Study Cologne/Bonn Airport Partnered with NTT & Airspan to Build Private 5G Network Industry Transportation Location Germany Partner NTT End User Cologne/Bonn Airport Download PDF Reference Overview NTT worked with Airspan, Cisco and Microsoft to upgrade Cologne/Bonn Airport’s into P5G. Cologne/Bonn Airport is an important commercial airport in Germany, both for passengers and for cargo. This project aims to advance in technological innovations such as intelligent baggage and border controls and improve the operational efficiency of the airport. Challenges The network design must achieve a perfect mobile phone coverage. The area is a 1,000 hectare site that includes runways, terminals, airport buildings and hangars – and can accommodate 14 million passengers a year. The network connection must be reliable to run the airport’s applications such as machine sensors and cloud-based services. It was also emphasized that the network must be scalable and fail-safe in case of downtime. Solution & Benefits With Airspan’s 5G solution’s NTT enhances the airport operations such as luggage handling and border control which helped them to provide better service to airlines, passengers, commercial customers, and employees. By utilizing P5G, Cologne/Bonn is also looking forward to innovate autonomous vehicles and robots for transport of luggages and securing the property. Read More View All Begin Your Smart Transformation with Us! Schedule a Consultation
28 de February de 2025
Case Study Gogo Delivers Reliable Inflight Connectivity & Entertainment Services by Using Airspan Air-To-Ground Solutions Industry Transportation Location North America End User Gogo Download PDF Reference Overview Airspan has deployed a cutting-edge 5G Open RAN network to deliver seamless, high-speed Air-to- Ground (ATG) connectivity across North America. Covering the contiguous United States and parts of Canada with around 1,000 ground stations, this solution ensures continuous 5G coverage for business and commercial aviation. With customdesigned Aircards installed on the belly of aircraft and high-gain mMIMO antennas, Airspan’s solution provides passengers with office-like internet speeds, enabling them to stay connected at high altitudes and speeds beyond traditional network limits. Challenges Deploying 5G ATG connectivity for aviation presented several critical challenges: High Speeds Jets regularly exceed 500km/h, surpassing the speed capabilities supported by standard 3GPP specifications. Extended Range Aircraft often operate far beyond typical cell range, requiring a network that can extend signal coverage over vast distances. Rapid Handovers Fast handovers are necessary for aircraft traveling between ground stations at high speeds, requiring a solution that ensures uninterrupted connectivity. High Throughput & Low Latency Passengers expect highspeed internet for video conferencing, streaming, & business applications, which demands high throughput and lowlatency connectivity in-flight. Solution & Benefits Airspan’s 5G Open RAN macro tower solution, equipped with high-gain mMIMO antennas and custom designed Aircards,addresses these challenges and transforms the inflight connectivity experience: Enhancing the Physical Layer (L1) to support the unique characteristics of airborne connectivity By improving the L1 physical layer to exceed standard 3GPP specifications, Airspan ensures stable connectivity at speeds beyond 500 km/h, extends the signal range to cover long distances, and enables seamless, fast handovers between ground stations. This allows aircraft to maintain uninterrupted high-speed connections throughout the flight, even in challenging environments. Delivering High Throughput & Low Latency With custom-designed Aircards installed on the belly of the aircraft, the 5G network provides high-throughput, low-latency connectivity. Passengers can enjoy smooth video conferencing, media streaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications, creating an office-like experience in the air. Seamless Coverage With approximately 1,000 ground stations across NorthAmerica, the network ensures continuous 5G coverage from takeoff to landing, keeping passengers connected throughout their flight. Scalable & Future-Ready Built on Open RAN architecture, the solution is scalable and adaptable, allowing for easy upgrades and expansion to meet future demands in aviation connectivity out its nationwide Air-To-Ground (ATG) network. Read More View All Begin Your Smart Transformation with Us! Schedule a Consultation
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