Research and analysis

Mounting small cells and wireless antennas on railway overhead line equipment structures: feasibility study

Feasibility study exploring the possibility of using UK railway overhead line equipment structures to mount small cells and wireless antennas.

Documents

Use of GB mainland overhead line equipment (OLE) support structures

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Details

A commissioned report exploring the feasibility of using railway overhead line equipment structures to mount:

  • small cells
  • wireless antennas

The feasibility study focused on the:

  • physical location and mounting of equipment
  • subsequent impact on design
  • installation and maintenance

It also gives the main requirements for a safe location, design, installation and maintenance of any equipment mounted.

Published 24 July 2020