Digi TX64 5G Rail Cellular Router

  • 5G
  • LTE
  • WIFI 6
  • GPS
  • ETHERNET
  • USB
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE

The Digi TX64 5G Rail is a railway-rated cellular router customised for on-board use across heavy rail, light rail and metro systems. It pairs a high-speed 5G NR radio with 4G LTE-Advanced Pro Cat 20 and 3G fallback to keep rolling stock reliably connected, delivering the resilient, secure communications that modern rail operations and passengers depend on, from signalling and telemetry backhaul to onboard passenger internet.

Engineered specifically for the rail environment, the TX64 5G Rail uses rugged M12 connectors throughout, with four M12 X-coded Gigabit Ethernet ports and an M12 T-coded power input with ignition sense for vibration-resistant, locking connections. Dual concurrent Wi-Fi 6 radios support up to 128 clients for passenger access, while multi-constellation GNSS with Untethered Dead Reckoning maintains positioning through tunnels and depots. FirstNet Trusted certification and U.S. government FIPS 140-3 compliance, backed by a cryptographic co-processor for secure key generation and the Digi TrustFence framework, meet the security demands of critical transport networks.

The router is certified to the key railway standards EN 50155, EN 45545-2 fire safety and IEC 60068 environmental testing, housed in an aluminium-alloy enclosure rated to IP66 and rated for operation from -40°C to 74°C. Powered from a 9 to 36 VDC supply, it is centrally managed through Digi Remote Manager as part of the Digi 360 solution and supports Digi WAN Bonding and Digi Mobile VPN for aggregated, secure connectivity, making it a dependable communications platform for railway operators modernising their fleets onto 5G.

TX64-R210 Features

  • 5G NR with 4G LTE-Advanced Pro Cat 20 and 3G fallback for reliable rail connectivity
  • Certified to EN 50155, EN 45545-2 fire safety and IEC 60068 railway standards
  • Rugged M12 connectors: four M12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and M12 power with ignition sense
  • Dual concurrent Wi-Fi 6 supporting up to 128 passenger clients
  • Multi-constellation GNSS with Untethered Dead Reckoning
  • FirstNet Trusted and FIPS 140-3 with cryptographic co-processor and Digi TrustFence
  • IP66 aluminium enclosure, -40°C to 74°C, managed via Digi Remote Manager

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Product Type

Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Interface

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Cellular (5G)

5G NR Sub-6: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79

Cellular (4G LTE)

LTE-Advanced Pro Cat 20: B1 to B71 (incl. B14, B42, B43, B48 CBRS, B66, B71)

Cellular (3G)

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19

Memory

2 GB RAM / 8 GB Flash

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band, 2 x 2 MIMO, up to 128 clients

GNSS

GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS with Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR)

Ethernet

(4) M12 X-coded, IEEE 802.3, 10/100/1000 Base-T

Serial

(1) RS-232 (DB-9)

USB

(2) USB 3.0 Type A

Power

9 to 36 VDC, 60 W minimum, M12 T-coded with ignition sense

Operating Temperature

-40°C to 74°C (-40°F to 165.2°F)

Enclosure

Aluminium alloy, IP66

Dimensions

260 mm x 196 mm x 51 mm (10.2 in x 7.8 in x 2 in)

Weight

3.9 kg (8.6 lb)

Railway Certifications

EN 50155, EN 45545-2, IEC 60068

Approvals / Certifications

PTCRB, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, FirstNet Trusted

Security

FIPS 140-3, cryptographic co-processor, Digi TrustFence

Management

Digi Remote Manager (cloud)

Warranty

3 years (Digi 360)

The Digi TX64 5G Rail Cellular Router is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TX64-R210 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Public Sector, Rail And Transport, Security And Surveillance.

Across these sectors, the TX64-R210 is typically used in applications such as Fleet Management And Telematics, Rail Operations And Wayside Maintenance, Remote Management, Security And Surveillance Operations.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TX64-R210 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.

For further information, or to assess whether the TX64-R210 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The Digi TX64 5G Rail Cellular Router comes with a 3 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).

To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Digi TX64 5G Rail Cellular Router, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the Digi TX64 5G Rail Cellular Router or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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