The integration of theoretical channel modeling with the requirements of real-world railway environments lays the foundation for more reliable wireless communication in high-density transportation infrastructure, thereby influencing current system optimization and future 5G/6G implementation strategies. This paper investigates the wireless channel characteristics in urban rail transit station environments through a comprehensive approach combining empirical measurements, theoretical modeling, and simulation analysis. Focusing on YichangEastStationinHubeiProvince,China, spatially resolved propagation parameters were recorded under various operational conditions using synchronized channel-sounding equipment equipped with directional antennas and GPS-based precise timing. Fundamental differences in propagation properties were observed between open-track areas and urban/mountainous regions, with wireless channel parameters exhibiting significant environmental variations. Measurement results revealed notable disparities in the path loss exponent, with an average delay spread of 13 ns in open tracks compared to 114.1 ns in complex urban environments. In densely populated urban areas, variance exceeded 37.2 - 38.8 dB, and shadow fading analysis indicated pronounced signal fluctuations following a log-normal distribution. Time dispersion data demonstrated equally striking contrasts in multipath propagation characteristics, with RMS delay spreads of 154.7 ns in complex station environments versus merely 0.5 ns under open-track condition. The findings underscore the necessity of environment-adaptive modeling techniques, challenging the adequacy of traditional free-space propagation models for rail transit applications. The study provides critical insights for system design, particularly in antenna placement optimization, spatial diversity strategies, and adaptive modulation systems. For next-generation railway communication systems, the effectiveness of OFDM combined with advanced equalization techniques in mitigating multipath effects offers practical solutions to current operational challenges. By bridging theoretical channel modeling with practical railway environment demands, this work contributes to more reliable wireless communication in high-density transportation infrastructure, informing both contemporary system enhancements and future 5G/6G deployment strategies.
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