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December 3, 2025 | High-speed

High-speed projects make progress in China

Panzhou - Xingyi line opens as testing starts on other projects.

August 6, 2025 | Infrastructure

Nokia to upgrade Dutch GSM-R network

ProRail is migrating the radio system to a cloud-native core network in preparation for FRMCS.

July 5, 2025 | Infrastructure

Private finance to upgrade Britain’s rail telecoms

Partnership with Neos Networks and Freshwave is expected to save taxpayer £300m.

October 1, 2024 | Advertising

Huawei’s Innovative LTE-FRMCS system revolutionises Mozambique Ports and Railways

A world-first 5G-ready railway telecommunication system developed by Huawei has replaced ageing satellite-based communications in Mozambique.

February 12, 2024 | Telecoms

DB trials 5G on-train connectivity

German Rail (DB) is testing high-speed phone and data connections on 10km of the national network.

February 6, 2024 | Technology

Tokyo Metro trials 5G CBTC

Partnership with Japan’s Railway Technology Research Institute, Hitachi, Mitsubishi and NTT will test effectiveness of the new technology in a real-life rail environment.

November 16, 2022 | Infrastructure

Formula 1 technology to power Network Rail’s 5G transition

Systems developed for motorsport will keep infrastructure monitoring teams internet connected across the 31,000km network.

October 20, 2022 | Freight

New intermodal terminal opens on the Hungary-Ukraine border

The East-West Gate terminal is equipped with cranes controlled remotely by 5G technology to aid speed of transhipment.

September 28, 2022 | Financial

DB investing a record €19bn in new vehicles by 2030

Dual-powered locomotives and larger capacity coaches and wagons are to be introduced.

February 10, 2021 | Telecoms

JR East successfully tests 5G communications at 360km/h

Trials successfully transmitted and received high-definition video.

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