PRESS RELEASE: Passengera & Clarus Networks to Bring Seamless Connectivity for Rail with Starlink
Prague, Czech Republic – 5. 11. 2024 – Passengera, a leading provider of connectivity and digital solutions for transportation, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Clarus Networks to deliver the first-ever seamless connectivity solution for rail in the Middle East, utilizing Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite technology.
This innovative collaboration aims to bring unprecedented internet connectivity across rail networks, even in regions with limited or no terrestrial coverage.
Since 2020, Passengera has been active in the Middle East, with an ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive connectivity solutions to the region's evolving transport sector. Passengera is also the provider of a soon-to-be-launched connectivity and monetization solution for Riyadh Metro, the world’s largest metro project. This comprehensive project spans both trains and stations, enhancing passenger experience with reliable and robust connectivity solutions.
For many rail operators, delivering consistent internet access is challenging, particularly in areas with limited or no mobile network infrastructure. Passengera has successfully met similar demands, serving clients like Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) and mountainous railways, where traditional network connectivity is often unavailable.
This new partnership with Clarus Networks marks a pivotal shift. Clarus is set to introduce the railway-certified Starlink antenna, specifically designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access for rail customers in remote regions without mobile signal coverage or trackside networks. This groundbreaking technology aligns perfectly with Passengera’s vision of delivering reliable, uninterrupted connectivity and enhances the possibilities for operators facing challenging network landscapes, such as GSS rail projects, where limited coverage has historically been a barrier to seamless connectivity.
"By combining Passengera’s connectivity expertise with Clarus’ Starlink-powered solutions, we can now offer rail operators unprecedented flexibility and assurance, knowing they will have uninterrupted connectivity across all rail routes,“ said Jan Kolar, CEO at Passengera.
Mike Butler, Director of Rail and Innovation at Clarus, added: “Our partnership with Passengera marks a significant leap forward in delivering robust connectivity solutions for the rail sector in the Middle East. With Starlink now live in Qatar and regulatory approvals underway in other parts of the region, we’re enabling rail operators to maintain seamless, high-speed connectivity even in the most remote locations. This transformative technology will redefine the passenger experience and operational efficiency across challenging landscapes.”
Passengera will showcase their solutions at the upcoming Saudi Rail show. Interested parties are encouraged to visit Passengera’s booth A52 for a demonstration of the solution and to discuss the specific connectivity needs of their projects. To book a meeting with experts from Passengera and Clarus, please contact sales@passengera.com.
This innovative collaboration between Passengera and Clarus represents a significant milestone in rail connectivity, with a transformative solution that offers operators the security and convenience of seamless network coverage – regardless of their location.