5G High Speed Line EURO LINK Paris – Brussels 5GHSL Eurolink

2026-07-22

The 5GHSL Eurolink project targets to deliver an inception study to prepare implementation of 5G infrastructure along a rail cross-border section between Paris (France) and Brussels (Belgium), for the benefits of train passengers’ connectivity and digitalization of rail operations. The study will be carried out by a consortium of 4 members, involving two rail infrastructure manager and 2 RC from both countries. The scope for this common France – Belgium study encompasses the following activities: • to identify target communication service requirements for railways undertakings and for passengers. • to design implementation of 5G technology along the corridor, with a focus on MNO/Railway infrastructure sharing model and service continuity at the border crossing. • to define a cooperation model between Railways and MNO that maximize synergies for deployment and for long term cooperation and sustainability. • to prepare a detail implementation plan, reusing existing assets of infrastructure, defining works and estimating cost for building a 5G coverage that will deliver expected service capabilities. • to evaluate business viability on the considered track section, to assess potential market failure for the corridor and for a long-term perspective of a large-scale deployment. • to evaluate the feasibility of the technology on high-speed lines on one of the largest European lines linking Belgium, France and the tunnel to the United Kingdom.

France

2026-02-15