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8. Future Technologies and Communications Systems in Railways

Author : Juan Moreno García-Loygorri

Published in: Telecommunication Systems for Modern Railways

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland

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Abstract

This chapter delves into the future of railway technologies and communications systems, focusing on developments from 2013 to 2023 that are poised to shape the mid-term future of the railway sector. It begins with an exploration of general future solutions for railways, including the use of composite materials for train car bodies, advancements in traction systems using silicon carbide, and innovations in noise reduction technologies. The chapter also examines future signaling solutions, such as the potential of ETCS level 3 and the development of regional ERTMS for low-density lines. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of urban signaling systems, including the concept of train-to-train communications and virtual coupling, which could revolutionize train operations and increase line capacity. The chapter highlights the role of cloud-edge computing and the convergence of IT and OT systems in enhancing railway services. It also explores future network technologies, such as SD-WAN, and the development of FRMCS as a successor to GSM-R. Furthermore, the chapter discusses advancements in WiFi technologies, satellite communications, and the potential of 5G and 6G mobile communications in railway applications. Overall, this chapter provides a forward-looking perspective on the technological advancements that will drive the future of railways, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of railway communications and systems.
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Footnotes
1
The irony comes from the fact that the train integrity problem is much of a nineteenth century issue for a system born in the 2000s.
 
2
Or, more precisely, this is the oldest reference to virtual coupling we’ve been able to research.
 
3
57–71 GHz in the USA and Europe; 57–64 GHz in China. For all the other cases, 57–66 GHz is the most common band allocated for this purpose.
 
4
As in automotive, cabling weight may seem not relevant but can be huge. More than 10 years ago, some metro trains had 1 km of wire for every linear metro of the train.
 
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Metadata
Title
Future Technologies and Communications Systems in Railways
Author
Juan Moreno García-Loygorri
Copyright Year
2025
Book
Telecommunication Systems for Modern Railways

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-82246-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-82247-6

Copyright Year: 2025

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82247-6_8