Indian Trains said that the estimated investment for the project is more than Rs 25,000 croreBringing a strategic shift to Indian Railway operations, the central federal government today authorized the allocation of 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to the national transporter, with a goal to ensure security and security services for passengers at stations and trains.
According to a current tweet shared by Train Ministry Piyush Goyal, the estimated financial investment of the total project is more than Rs 25,000 crore.
The 4MHz 4G spectrum network will also ensure smooth communication with the loco pilots and guards of the railway network.
According to a declaration launched by the Ministry of Railways on Wednesday, June 9, the authorities intend to offer LTE or long-term development, based mobile train radio interaction on its route, with the allocation of the 5MHz 4G spectrum system.
The project will be completed in the next 5 years, according to the train ministry.
How will the 4MHz 4G spectrum help the Indian Railways network?The system will supply secure voice, video in addition to information interaction services for functional, safety, and security applications of the national transporter's network.The long-term advancement system will be utilized for modern signalling and making sure train protection while maintaining consistent communication in between loco pilots and guards.
The system will also permit the Internet of Things (IoT) based remote asset tracking specifically of railway coaches, wagons, locos, and live video feed of CCTV video cameras in the coaches to ensure efficient and faster train operations.It will assist in increasing the line capacity to accommodate more trains using the existing infrastructure.
It will likewise lower transportation cost and supply higher efficiency throughout the network.According to the statement, the spectrum charges might be imposed based on the formula basis as recommended by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the royalty charges and license cost for the captive use as advised by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.Additionally, Indian Railways likewise approved TCAS or train crash avoidance system, an indigenously developed automatic train protection system, which will help in avoiding train collisions, decreasing mishaps to enhance guest safety.
This choice will contribute substantially to the modernization of train communication facilities, improving the safety of travel and also the quality of signalling for operations.
The recommendations of TRAI appear to have been accepted with the spectrum being allocated particularly for captive use and not commercial usage, with a royalty charge and license cost applicability payable to the DoT, stated Tony Verghese, Partner, J Sagar Associates.The wi-fi improvement capabilities for end consumers will not be a focus in the meantime, nevertheless, the application of safer and much faster journeys, leading to increased revenues, he included.