Saudi Railway Company, Ericsson ink 5G pact

Saudi Railway Company and Ericsson Partner on 5G Technology

The Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to trial 5G technology across its rail network.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will deploy equipment supporting enhanced communication, train control, and safety across SAR's lines. The partners plan to trial use cases including:

The initial deployment will cover one of SAR's routes to assess performance under real-world conditions.

The partnership will establish a dedicated innovation centre to trial and validate 5G applications.

Ericsson and SAR will also introduce training programs to build local expertise and equip SAR's workforce to use advanced communications technologies.

Author's summary: Saudi Railway Company partners with Ericsson on 5G technology trial.

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