Now that 5G is fully rolled out, we are already looking forward to the arrival of 6G.
By 2030, 6G will digitally interconnect people and things in ways unimaginable three years ago. What are the opportunities for the rail industry? A glimpse into the future.
Wait, what about 5G?
You may have read that 5G is much more than 4G, which is faster. That’s true. 5G has three distinct advantages over 4G.
- Super fast data rateIdeal for sending high-resolution images and videos
- low latencyEssential for autonomous driving
- Quality of Service (QoS)the ability to “prioritize” data: Example: Safety data from trains is more important to passengers than Netflix movies
This is already opening up areas of possibility for the rail industry at the moment. But by 2030…
6G: Virtual network
6G is fundamentally different. Create virtual networks according to user needs. In other words, wherever there are multiple devices, the network is created technology-independently. The device uses whatever connectivity is available, including 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and satellite, to meet the user’s needs.
Through the use of virtual networks, 6G provides stronger connectivity. If one connectivity technology is down or unavailable (such as a wireless Internet connection in a remote location), you can use an alternative.
6G networks will also be symmetrical. This means that your download and upload speeds will be the same. Currently, all networks (even 5G) are still asymmetric. In a world where only humans connect to the internet, that makes sense. Humans consume more data than they generate. However, for Internet of Things applications (such as cameras on trains), this is no longer valid.
Opportunities for the rail industry
More (and better) real-time information
6G’s powerful connectivity paves the way for more real-time information, including video feeds from multiple cameras. But video is just the beginning. Even with 6G real time holography It’s possible.
Safety impact
6G is Safer travel experience: AI cameras can monitor vehicles for passenger aggression, for example. This allows security personnel to intervene quickly.
But 6G also significantly improves safety and coverage. self-driving train. Complete autonomy is currently not possible, as the quality of the network cannot be guaranteed everywhere. And unconnected self-driving trains are not safe. 6G’s advanced QoS always prioritizes safe data.
No more wiring required
Modern trains contain several kilometers of wiring. This is expensive and also adds weight to the train. With 6G, you don’t need a lot of wiring. All data connections will be wireless.it is cheap and lightbut also allows for more frequent renovations.
…and we’re just getting started
6G is still fully developed. By 2030, the timeline for the arrival of 6G, the possibilities will expand beyond anything we can imagine today. But this is already a promising and robust concept that will fundamentally change our technology. That’s why we’re already considering it.
This article was originally published by Televic GSP.
