Internship - Socio-Economic Analysis of Satellite Communications for Regional Ra

Cofren – Wabtec Group , is a leading manufacturer and supplier of brake pads for freight and passenger trains. You will be part of the Digital Signaling & Systems department. How will you make a difference? As Internship - Socio-Economic Analysis of Satellite Communications for Regional Railways you will support a strategic study on the use of Governmental Satellite Communications (GovSatCom) for regional railway lines across Europe. In particular you will focus on assessing the technical, economic, and societal benefits of satellite communications for railway operations, compared with alternative telecommunications solutions such as public mobile networks, private wireless networks, and fixed telecommunications infrastructures. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative European study at the intersection of railway digitalization, satellite communications, and transport economics. What will your typical day look like? Analyse railway communication requirements for regional and low-density lines. Assess the applicability of GovSatCom services to railway operations. Compare satellite and terrestrial communication technologies in terms of performance, costs, coverage, resilience, and scalability. Conduct socio-economic and cost-benefit analyses. Review relevant European initiatives, policies, and market developments. Prepare a final report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations including: railway communication requirements benefits and li