Transportation

Excelwave's Commitment to Safer and Smarter Transportation Systems

Excelwave's V2X transport antennas and other RF products are designed to contribute to the global effort towards a safer and smarter, seamlessly connected new generation transportation system.

Enhancing Rail Safety with Wireless Solutions

Passive Train Control (PTC) was proposed in 2008 in the United States to increase safety, with a key component being a wireless system to transmit crucial information.

Evolution of Railway Communication Technologies

GSM-R, built on GSM technology, is used on over 70,000 km of railway lines to provide voice and data communication between trains and railway station control centers. Over the last decade, public networks have evolved from GSM (2G) to LTE (4G) for improved capability and capacity. Similarly, LTE-R and other newer railway-dedicated communication technologies will replace GSM-R, upgrading railway communication from voice-centric to real-time multimedia-information-centric, enhancing passenger safety and comfort. Many countries are developing next-generation systems (5G), and numerous trials are already underway. It is expected that 5G-R will be implemented around trains in the coming years, as railways aim to use low-cost, off-the-shelf proven technologies to meet railway safety and other standards. GSM-R is predicted to become obsolete by 2030, meaning GSM-R, LTE-R, and 5G-R will coexist for many years.

Intelligent Transportation Systems for Enhanced Coordination and Efficiency

To make transport networks safer, more coordinated, and efficient, many countries are developing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) using the most advanced and emerging technologies (computers, sensors, control, communications, and electronic devices) in traffic management. ITS encompasses automated and connected driving networks, where vehicles digitally exchange information with other vehicles (V2V) and the road infrastructure (V2I).

Custom Solutions for Transit Systems

Most of Excelwave’s RF products and DAS solutions for transit systems are custom-designed. For more details, please contact info@excelwavetechnologies.com.