High Availability, High Bandwidth connectivity:
The Rail Industry’s Only Fully Compliant Starlink Solution.
Redefine Train Connectivity with Starlink
Discover unparalleled onboard train internet access with Starlink, the leading satellite internet technology. Our service ensures high-speed, low-latency connectivity for passengers and rail operators, enhancing communication, safety, and the overall travel experience. Starlink’s advanced network supports real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and innovative passenger services, setting a new standard in rail industry connectivity.
At The Clarus Networks Group, we’ve spearheaded the certification process to ensure Starlink meets the rigorous rail industry standards EN50155, EN50121, and EN45545, ensuring robust, compliant performance across all types of rail environments. These certifications guarantee that our technology not only provides superior connectivity but also adheres to the highest safety and reliability standards.
Embrace the future of rail travel with reliable, fast internet access in any location, revolutionising how passengers connect and experience journeys.
How Does Starlink work on Trains?
Enhanced Experience
The integration of Starlink’s satellite internet service with rail networks globally is redefining the connectivity landscape within the industry. By leveraging a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, Starlink ensures consistent, high-speed internet access for train operators and passengers alike, even in the most remote regions.
This seamless communication infrastructure facilitates real-time data transmission, enabling efficient communication between train operators, remote monitoring of trains, and high-speed internet access for passengers throughout their journeys. Whether traversing urban landscapes or rural, hard-to-reach areas, Starlink provides uninterrupted connectivity, improving operational efficiency and significantly enhancing the passenger experience.
Trackside Infrastructure: Expanding Connectivity Beyond the Train
Our solutions extend beyond onboard connectivity to cover trackside infrastructure, providing critical communications for rail operators across the network. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite technology enables seamless data exchange between remote locations, level crossings, and signal boxes, where traditional communication methods often struggle.
By integrating Starlink with trackside monitoring systems, operators can receive real-time data from trackside sensors, allowing for early detection of potential risks, such as track deformation, landslides, or infrastructure weaknesses. This enhances operational safety and ensures that maintenance teams can act swiftly to address any emerging issues.
Whether it’s providing connectivity at level crossings, monitoring bridges, or supporting isolated signal boxes, Starlink offers a robust and reliable solution for maintaining communication across the entire rail network, ensuring that no critical point is left unconnected.
Real-Time Monitoring And Predictive Maintenance
Starlink goes beyond passenger connectivity by enabling real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of rail assets, addressing a critical industry challenge. Equipped with sensors and connected to the Starlink network, trains continuously transmit vital data about their health status, including engine performance, wheel condition, and brake efficiency.
This continuous data stream empowers rail operators with actionable insights, allowing for proactive maintenance strategies that minimise downtime and optimise operational efficiency. By identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate—such as equipment failures or emerging maintenance needs—Starlink enables rail operators to maintain service reliability, enhance safety, and reduce operational costs.
Improved Safety Measures
Safety is paramount in the rail industry, and Starlink’s capabilities significantly contribute to improving safety measures across rail networks. With high-speed connectivity and robust data transmission capabilities, Starlink supports the implementation of advanced safety systems onboard trains. Certified to meet EN45545 fire safety standards, Starlink technology ensures secure and reliable communication channels for train crews, particularly in remote or underserved areas where terrestrial networks may be limited.
This constant connectivity enables quick response to emergencies, coordination with control centres, and timely dissemination of critical information, enhancing overall safety for both passengers and crew members.
Additionally, Starlink facilitates passenger-centric safety measures, such as onboard passenger information systems. Real-time updates about schedules, delays, and emergency procedures are delivered directly to passengers’ devices, providing them with the information they need to make informed decisions and feel more secure during their journey. By enhancing safety across the board, Starlink contributes to a safer and more reliable rail travel experience for all stakeholders.
ScotRail and Clarus Networks deliver world-first rail-certified Starlink Deployment
Clarus Networks has partnered with ScotRail to deliver the world’s first rail-certified Starlink deployment, bringing high-speed, low-latency internet to some of the UK’s most remote rail routes, including Inverness, Wick, Thurso, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Aberdeen. This groundbreaking solution integrates a rail-certified antenna with thousands of low Earth orbit satellites, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for passenger Wi-Fi, live CCTV, real-time tracking, and crew communications — even in areas where traditional networks fail. Fully compliant with EN50155, EN50121, and EN45545 standards, and developed with input from SpaceX engineers, the solution is fully managed and delivered by Clarus, redefining what’s possible for digital rail infrastructure.
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