LightningBlu is an innovative track-to-train solution, delivering a world-first, multi-gigabit, rail-qualified mmWave connectivity platform. Designed for operational efficiency with low maintenance needs, this system is deployed trackside in 1km intervals, seamlessly bridging wireless links between trains and a trackside fiber network. The lightweight train-top node is engineered for on-train installation, featuring two-sector radios that maintain a 3 Gbps aggregate throughout. This solution greatly enhances operational performance, previously deployed successfully across South Western Railways and Caltrain, driving connectivity advancements in high-speed transport.
By utilizing Blu Wireless's mmWave technology, LightningBlu offers unmatched connectivity for on-board services such as internet access and entertainment, boasting data speeds significantly faster than conventional 5G mobile communications. This ensures a dramatically improved commuter experience with robust, reliable connectivity over long distances. Meeting stringent environmental standards, LightningBlu operates at 57-71 GHz, in compliance with international radio regulations, offering continuous service and high-speed link management without the extensive power requirements associated with 4G and 5G mobile networks.
Technical capabilities include full environmental rail certification, ensuring robustness against stringent rail standards, and a Mobile Connection Manager to facilitate wireless link management. Supporting all six IEEE 802.11ad channels, LightningBlu maximizes throughput, guaranteeing strong connectivity for data-hungry railway applications, heralding a new age of rail travel with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
