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FCC Seeks Comment on Waiver for Hitachi Train Control System

The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology sought comment Wednesday on a waiver sought by Hitachi Rail for a train control system that would operate in the 3.8-4.2 MHz band. Comments are due Aug. 15, replies Sept. 2, in docket…

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25-225. The system is “intended to provide high-resolution train location determination; continuous, high-capacity, bi-directional train-to-wayside data communications; and a network of processors installed on board trains,” OET said. Hitachi plans to upgrade the Bay Area Rapid Transit District system in the San Francisco area with the new system.