NSN to deploy GSM infra for Indian Railways

BANGALORE, INDIA: Indian Railways, the largest railway network operator in Asia, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as its partner for equipping the Kolkata metro line with Global System for Mobile Communications — Railway (GSM-R) infrastructure.

GSM-R ensures a reliable network that allows seamless communications on board trains running at high speeds and in diverse terrains, says the company in a release.

Nokia Siemens Networks already supports Indian Railways’ rail network spanning 3,500 km across four zones.

As part of its GSM-R deployments, Nokia Siemens Networks is providing its compact, energy- efficient Flexi Base Stations and Flexi Base Station Controllers.

The company is supplying all operational components including switching centres, Intelligent Network (IN) platforms, service and management platforms, controller data transmission elements and mobile handsets for drivers.

Moreover, NSN is providing its In-Building Solution to enhance indoor coverage for the Kolkata metro project. The scope covers care services that include spare part management, software maintenance, third-party software support and training.

“Reliable railway communications is vital to address the increasing traffic density while ensuring better passenger services and safer operations. Nokia Siemens Networks’ GSM-R solution will help Indian Railways provide a better, safer service at reasonable operational costs,” said Sandeep Girotra, head, India Region, Nokia Siemens Networks. “Our GSM-R solution is complemented with skills, services, and staff paired with end-to-end support."

GSM-R ensures a reliable network that allows seamless communications on board trains running at high speeds and in diverse terrains, the release adds.