Last November 30th, the first level crossing control system with 5G technology was launched in the rail access to the main Multipurpose Terminal of the Port of Aveiro .
It is expected that the system will soon be applied to other areas. For the time being, it is currently undergoing field tests, associated with the verification and validation of the Pilot.
According to the news published by EFACEC, 5G technology offers more speed and security to satisfy the communication requirements at railway level crossings, allowing communications between the sensors for detecting the approaching trainsets and the level crossing controllers , typically supported on copper cables, are carried out by radio communications (wireless) with 5G technology. Additionally, the solution enables real-time, high-definition video transmission between cameras located in the area of the level crossing and inside the train, thus enhancing the security of the entire system.
The project was developed by Efacec in partnership with the Administration of the Port of Aveiro (APA) . It is supported by the European program “ Horizon 2020 ” and was presented at the inauguration of the 5GAIner Laboratory, installed at the University of Aveiro (UA) and which aims to explore 5G innovations and the potential of Artificial Research (AI) in telecommunications.