Taoglas Introduces Raptor X Single-Antenna Platform for Rail Connectivity
San Diego, CA, 3 November 2026 – Taoglas®, a trusted provider of advanced RF and antenna solutions, today announced the MA8020 Raptor X, a railway-certified, multi-function antenna platform designed to support cellular, GNSS and Wi‑Fi® connectivity for rail applications. Built on the proven Raptor X platform, the MA8020 Raptor X enables rail operators to integrate multiple wireless technologies in a single low-profile antenna, reducing antenna count, simplifying installation and supporting reliable communications for train-to-ground links, passenger services and real-time operational systems.
The MA8020 Raptor X combines one multi-band GNSS antenna supporting L1 and L5, up to four 5G/4G cellular antennas covering 600 MHz to 6000 MHz, and up to five dual-band Wi‑Fi antennas operating across the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands. Available in 10-in-1, 8-in-1, 7-in-1 and 4-in-1 configurations, the platform can be supplied with custom cable lengths and connector options to suit different rolling-stock integration requirements. Its compact, low-profile form factor is suited to restricted-clearance installations, while its MIMO multi-element design supports signal quality and throughput for passenger Wi‑Fi and telemetry.
The antenna is EN 50155 certified for mechanical and RF performance, with shock, vibration, thermal, insulation, DC power and EMC testing completed with no performance degradation. It is also compliant with EN 45545-2:2020+A1:2023 fire-safety requirements, with relevant components independently tested across R22/R23 external-housing and R24 PCB requirements, with fire performance up to Hazard Level 2. Its IP69K waterproof, IK10 impact-rated enclosure supports harsh rail operating conditions, with an operating and storage temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
“For rolling-stock manufacturers, the challenge is not simply adding more wireless services; it is integrating cellular, Wi‑Fi and GNSS capability within fewer installations while meeting stringent environmental and rail-safety requirements,” said David Connolly, Global Product Management Director at Taoglas. “MA8020 Raptor X gives engineers a configurable, rail-qualified antenna platform designed for those constraints.”
By integrating multiple connectivity technologies into a single roof-mounted antenna, the Raptor X can help reduce the number of separate antennas, cable routes and roof penetrations required. This can simplify installation and maintenance, lower deployment risk and provide a flexible platform for evolving 5G, Wi‑Fi and GNSS rail-connectivity requirements.
The Taoglas MA8020 Raptor X is available from December from Taoglas and its authorized distributors. For further information, visit here.
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