RADWIN Wins Passenger Innovation of the Year 2017 Award at Smartrail Europe

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

RADWIN (http://www.radwin.com ), the leading provider of train-to-ground wireless communications solutions, today announced that it received the prestigious Passenger Innovation of the Year 2017 Award at the SmartRail Europe Innovation Awards in Amsterdam, Holland.

Luke Upton, Editor of SmartRail World and chair of the judging panel: "A big congratulations to all the team at RADWIN for securing the Passenger Innovation of the Year 2017 award at SmartRail Europe. In a category full of fantastic innovations, RADWIN's Next Generation Train-to-Ground solution which delivers 500 Mbps user throughput to trains - a figure unparalleled in the industry - stood out as a particularly strong entry and a worthy winner. We look forward to seeing what future developments RADWIN will deliver to further advance the transportation industry."

Nir Hayzler, RADWIN's VP and Head of Strategic Industries Business: "RADWIN is honored to receive this award for its FiberinMotion train-to-ground solution. FiberinMotion's ability to provide 500 Mbps for trains on-the-move opens a new world of possibilities for rail and metro operators. With FiberinMotion, transport operators can enhance Wi-Fi connectivity, dramatically improve the passenger experience while differentiating themselves from the competition, and also increase revenue opportunities. The Wi-Fi network deployed by MaximaTelecom and RADWIN onboard the Moscow Metro has set a new industry standard for public transportation Wi-Fi service, winning multiple accolades globally."

FiberinMotion® Next Generation Train-to-Ground Solution Highlights:    

- 500 Mbps net throughput

- Extensive coverage

- Supporting train speeds of up to 350 KMH/220MPH (To be extended to 500km/h)

- Seamless handover

- Superior performance in non-line-of-sight and tunnels

- IP67 ruggedized units

About RADWIN

RADWIN is the leading provider of the FiberinMotion® train-to-ground solution designed for rail and metro operators which delivers wireless broadband in-motion. RADWIN's FiberinMotion® train-to-ground solution provides 500 Mbps throughput and superior performance in non-line-of-sight and tunnel topologies, and powers a range of applications including high-speed WiFi, real-time CCTV, PIS and CBTC. http://www.radwin.com

About SmartRail World

Through original reporting, data analysis and exclusive insights, we inform and inspire those at the cutting edge of industry innovation across IT and asset management, signalling, telecommunications, passenger focussed services and more. http://www.smartrailworld.com

For information on Smartrail Europe go to: http://www.smartraileurope.com

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