Spectrum allocation to help eliminate train collisions due to human error: Rlys

The five megahertz allocation of 4G spectrum to the railways will help eliminate train collisions due to human error through the Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System, the railway ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Union Cabinet last week allotted the spectrum to enable the country’s largest mass transport system to switch from its current 2G data network for better communications and operational safety.

A switch to 4G is expected to enable real-time and faster operation of communication systems of the carrier. It will boost bandwidth and other technical parameters such as peak capacity.