GSM-R is a GSM based technology and provides a secure communication system for railway operators.
Kapsch CarrierCom's unrivaled experience in GSM-R services and technology has made us the leading provider of GSM based radio communication systems for railway networks around the world. Kapsch CarrierCom has been awarded the largest GSM-R networks in Europe, Africa and Asia, covering over 70,000 km of railway track. These customers count on Kapsch CarrierCom as a reliable partner, because we offer compatible end-to-end solutions and can act as a general contractor for entire projects.
The GSM-Railway (GSM-R) system was developed with European Union sponsorship to assist railway operators in achieving their goals of railway network interoperability, reduced operational costs, improved safety at higher speeds, and the delivery of new services for the benefit of passengers and employees. Most western European countries are well advanced with the implementation of GSM-R on key high-speed and conventional routes, while the newer members of the European Union and many other countries around the world are in the process of rapidly developing plans to follow the early adopters.
Kapsch CarrierCom’s GSM-R network solution consists of GSM-R access products such as the Base Station Controller (BSC), the Trans-Coding Unit (TCU), the Base Transceiver Station (BTS), the All-IP Voice Core solution based on an ATCA platform, the Subscriber and Configuration Management solution and service capabilities including design, implementation, maintenance and operation.
The Kapsch CarrierCom GSM-R solution also supports the European Train Control System (ETCS) which is part of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS). ETCS is the system for signaling, control and train protection designed to replace incompatible safety systems used by railways around the world.