The award of 5 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band to the Indian Railways has been approved by the Cabinet.

 

Highlights:

♦ The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a proposal to give Indian Railways 5 MHz of the 700 MHz frequency spectrum for public safety and security in stations and trains.

♦ Indian Railways intends to use this frequency to deliver LTE-based Mobile Train Radio Communication along its route.

♦ With an anticipated investment of Rs.25000 crore, the project will be finished in five years.

♦ TCAS has also been approved by the Railways (Train Collision Avoidance System).

♦ It is an ATP (Automatic Train Protection) System created in-house that will help prevent train collisions, reduce accidents, and ensure passenger safety.