Powering Intelligent Urban Rail Transportation Systems with 5G Networks

Recently, a delegation of journalists visited the showcase jointly built by Shentong Metro Group (the operator of the Shanghai Metro), China Mobile, and Huawei on innovative 5G public and private networks for rail transportation systems. The Shanghai Metro is one of the largest rapid transit systems in the world by route length, with over 7,000 trains, 517 stations, and 21 lines spanning nearly 900 kilometers. The system has an average daily ridership of over 10 million.