Nokia enhances train safety and speed with next generation GSM-R solutions

Nokia is evolving its portfolio to help train operators improve operational safety and efficiency. The company's new GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway) product generation for automated train control provides effective and reliable communication of critical real-time information for high-speed train operations. With Nokia's GSM-R supporting automated train control, train operators can now handle up to 40% more train traffic while simultaneously ensuring safety of operations.

Nokia's latest GSM-R products help operators to meet the requirements of European railway authorities for mission-critical voice and data communications. As one of the inventors of GSM-R, Nokia has now evolved its product portfolio to a geographically-redundant core solution based on the latest hardware.

The company has also developed a scalable radio system supported by IP transport, which reduces operating expenditure and prepares railway operators for migration to future IP-based mobile broadband technologies, like LTE. Through its Global Services, Nokia offers a full GSM-R solution that integrates partner products and turnkey services, including network design, project execution and multi-vendor managed services.

"Nokia's GSM-R portfolio was created to provide best-in-class safety and speed to railway passengers, and to ensure reliability and long-term support for railway operators. It's a perfect fit to our overall mobile broadband strategy," said Dirk Lewandowski, head of railway solutions, Networks, Nokia. "With 29 GSM-R networks deployed across more than 20 countries serving 70,000 km of railways globally, we are the market leader in this arena."

Provided by Nokia Siemens Networks