The Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to assess the potential of 5G technology in modernizing operations and improving passenger connectivity.
The initial deployment will cover one route to evaluate performance under real-world conditions.
Ericsson and SAR will establish a dedicated innovation centre to trial and validate 5G applications.
Training programs will be introduced 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 trials.