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Nokia Networks to upgrade GSM-Railway network for Greece

Nokia Networks to upgrade GSM-R core network for Greek national railway operator

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NEW DELHI: Nokia Networks will upgrade the GSM-Railway (GSM-R) core network for Greece's national railway operator, OSE, laying the foundation for future network expansion.

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The modernized communication system will increase the operational efficiency of the Greek national railway, which will provide safer, reliable train travel in the country, a statement said.

With the advanced communication network, railway operators can reduce operational costs, improve safety and ultimately offer more dependable travel services for passengers, it added.

"The GSM-R core system modernization will provide future expandability to meet new European requirements, more up-to-date services to train drivers and traffic controllers as well as assure the maintainability of the system in the long term,” said Ioannis Dimitriou, President of ERGOSE, GSM-R Committee.

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"This modernization project will put in place a system for future expansion and integration for ERGOSE. With this deal, we are not only getting a clear trust message from our customer,  we are confirming our position as the leading company in the railways business,” said Athanasios Exarchos, Country Director at Nokia Networks Greece.

Nokia Networks is the market leader in GSM-R technology with 29 GSM-R networks deployed globally, covering 70,000 kilometers of railways. GSM-R markedly improves the security, reliability and safety of rail services.

In addition, network geo-redundancy allows for uninterrupted communication over the GSM-R network in the event of emergencies or natural disasters.

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