McLaren Applied will provide a 5G on-board connectivity solution for Network Rail’s infrastructure monitoring trains. Credit: McLaren Applied.

UK-based Network Rail has chosen McLaren Applied for the provision of a 5G on-board connectivity solution for its infrastructure monitoring trains.

Under a five-year service contract, the company will deploy its patented F1-derived Fleet Connect software on the Active Antenna hardware.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Transport fleets around the world have already been installed with the patented Fleet Connect software, which provides seamless high-speed passenger WiFi connections and operator uplinks.

The data across the networks is split by the software in real time. Later, it is reassembled in the cloud as it travels to its destination.

This is said to help lower blackspots and deliver a consistent connectivity stream for any moving vehicle in any environment.

It is said that the first implementation of Active Antenna technology in the country will provide a new and simplified approach to on-train connectivity infrastructure.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

All radio frequency cables and routers are replaced with a single ethernet connection that uses Huber+Suhner componentry with an edge compute module, modem and eSIM capability embedded within the antenna.

The combination of Fleet Connect software and Active Antenna hardware enables trains to continuously connect through various network providers, formats and strengths across the country.

McLaren Applied chief operating officer Samir Maha said: “The innovative solution proposed by McLaren Applied to secure this contract is the perfect illustration of how our work at the cutting-edge of motorsport can directly translate into game-changing solutions for transport. 

“By uniting our Formula One-derived Fleet Connect software and Active Antenna hardware, we have created a turn-key product that is much greater than the sum of its parts.

“We look forward to working with Network Rail to deliver fast, reliable connectivity for its hard-working fleet across Great Britain.”