SMART RAILWAY MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Concentration and Competitive Landscape

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Growing focus on safety and security in railway operations

Safety of passengers and protection of critical infrastructure have always been topmost priorities for railway operators. However, with rising security risks and challenges of natural disasters, there is an increased emphasis on further strengthening safety and security mechanisms. Smart solutions are playing an instrumental role here by enabling predictive monitoring, personalized alerts as well as faster incident management.

Railway operators are installing intelligent surveillance cameras powered by video analytics across stations and trains. This facilitates round the clock monitoring of premises as well as live feed to control rooms. Any suspicious activity or unattended items can be quickly detected. These cameras also help in facial or object recognition for contactless travel and providing personalized notifications. Use of sensors and IoT-based equipment further enables real-time track of passenger movement across railway assets. This secures passengers in case of unexpected scenarios like fire outbreaks.

For instance, in October 2023, Huawei Technologies, a global leader in ICT solutions, launched a base station based on the next-generation Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) standard. The company also released a white paper detailing its vision for the FRMCS, aimed at assisting customers in the global transportation industry in accelerating their digital transformation efforts. This initiative reflects Huawei's commitment to enhancing safety and efficiency in railway communications, supporting the industry's shift towards more advanced digital technologies.