trains are taking longer to develop and rollout times continue to be delayed, existing fleets are expected to run much longer than originally intended. Today’s Q-ODC connectors have also been designed with these scenarios in mind, and many offer backwards compatibility to future-proof these older trains and enable them to deliver modern services.
Thanks to the latest generation of FO connector designs, rail operators are already benefiting from the straightforward deployment of 100Gbit/s links, allowing them to increase bandwidth without added complexity or compromise. However, leading suppliers also recognise that
the technology alone isn’t enough. Companies like HUBER+SUHNER are working closely with their customers to understand their fleet-specific requirements, environmental constraints, and installation practices. This collaboration means suppliers can offer customisable 100Gbit/s connector solutions that can be adapted to different applications – whether for inter-car jumpers, backbone networks, or compact equipment set-ups. By pairing engineering expertise with
tailored design support, operators are empowered to deploy the most suitable connector for each situation, ensuring long- term reliability and easier integration across diverse rolling stock platforms. As the rail sector continues to demand more
These next-generation connectors are designed to meet the escalating data-rate and reliability requirements of mission-critical onboard systems such as backbone networks, FRMCS, and PIS. With these applications becoming central to future digital rail operations, operators are increasingly dependant on FO connectivity that is both high-performance and built to withstand the harsh realities of daily rail services. To ensure these connectors are suitable
for these railway environments, we are now seeing solutions with an extended IP68 rating, meaning they can operate for 30 days at 3m depth while remaining compliant with security standards such as EN45545-2 HL3. As such, operators can trust that the connections being made to switches and the inter-car jumpers embedded within heavy-duty connector shells will remain optimal during service. There’s also a design element in play too:
leading vendors are building from their previous rolling stock solutions in order to offer improved handling, installation, and user-friendliness. For example, HUBER+SUHNER now offers a new generation Q-ODC 100Gbit/s connector that has a redesigned rubber boot and intuitive quick-lock mechanism, in light of customer requirements for faster installation. Considering the presently slow rail development cycles, these solutions mean
installations and – by extension – rollouts can be made faster and more secure than ever before. That’s not to say these new solutions aren’t suitable for older systems, however. Since new
data, fibre capacity and overall performance, these advanced connectors are positioning operators to meet future requirements with confidence. With their combination of long- term viability and user-friendly installation, modern FO connectors are setting a new benchmark for onboard connectivity – delivering the performance and expertise rail operators can rely on both today and beyond.
HUBER+SUHNER’s new generation Q-ODC 100Gbit/s connector
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