Wireless train communication system via access points on train power poles

An electric railway system comprising:

• a continuous conductor running along a railway track;
• access points for data communication with a train travelling on the electric railway system;
• connections to an electric low-voltage power cable arranged in a track bed for providing power to the access points;
• and
• a microwave link connecting the access points;
• wherein:
• the continuous conductor supplies high-voltage power to trains travelling on the electric railway system;
• the continuous conductor is arranged as an overhead line suspended from poles or towers distributed along the railway track;
• the access points are arranged on the poles or towers at a height less than 5 m above the railway track;
• the access points are provided on at least every third pole or tower;
• and
• the access points operate on at least two different frequencies or frequency bands, operate in compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards, operate in compliance with 5G standards, and simultaneously communicate with the train;
• wherein the at least two different frequencies or frequency bands comprises a first frequency or frequency band within the range of 1-25 GHz and a second frequency or frequency band within the range of 25-100 GHz.