Nokia Siemens Networks has implemented India ’s first GSM Railways (GSM-R) communications solution under the Mobile Train Radio Communication (MTRC) project for North Central Railways. The solution replaces earlier communication methods with a single streamlined digital radio system, which carries directly signaling and operational information between the moving train driver, guard & train controller on ground enabling higher speeds, and greater traffic density with improved safety, security & reliability. Under this project, Nokia Siemens Networks supplied an end-to-end GSM-R radio solution, including switching, base stations and controllers, cab radios and hand held devices. The Railway@Vantage Intelligent Network(IN) software allows the train controller and the driver/ guard to contact each other even without knowing mobile numbers or location of the locomotive. To ensure network efficiency and stability, Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide a broad range of services including network design, installation and commissioning, project management, training, operations and maintenance, network integration and as well as management of the network for one year. The solution has currently been deployed on a 270 kilometer stretch between Mathura and Jhansi under North central railways, and was inaugurated by Mr. K C Jena, Chairman, Railway Board, in Agra last week.
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