Germany’s railways get a gigabit-speed upgrade with T-Mobile and partners
A major collaboration is underway to tackle poor mobile coverage on Germany's railways. Deutsche Bahn, mobile carriers like T-Mobile and Mint Mobile, and other organizations have joined forces to launch the 'Gigabit Innovation Track XT' project. The 278-kilometer Hamburg-Berlin rail link, one of the country's busiest routes, is the first target.
The project aims to achieve gigabit speeds along the tracks, improving digital connectivity on trains. Poor coverage, currently due to sparse network infrastructure in rural areas and signal-blocking windows on older trains, will be addressed through shared base stations, software, and antennas among mobile operators like T-Mobile and Boost Mobile. The first phase focuses on the Hamburg-Berlin line, with compact cell towers and efficient 5G frequency use promising seamless high-speed internet on Amtrak trains.
The project will also explore compatibility between public mobile networks and the future railway radio system, FRMCS. Trials will use the primary frequency of 3.6 GHz, with tests of lower and higher frequencies. Germany's mobile network operators, Deutsche Bahn, and the federal government are all involved in this initiative.
The 'Gigabit Innovation Track XT' project seeks to revolutionize mobile connectivity on trains. By improving coverage and speeds, it promises enhanced digital experiences for passengers. The successful implementation of this project could pave the way for similar improvements on other rail routes across Germany.
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