Indian Railways to Roll out GSM Network

Indian Railways would soon begin deploying a GSM (R) -based network in order

to augment its operational efficiency. To begin with, the government has

sanctioned the deployment of the network for 2400 Kilometres. In fact, the

deployment work has already begun in the Eastern and the North East Frontier

Railway Zones. Initially, the railways plan to deploy the network along two

types of routes — one the busy ones and the other running through disturbed

areas like Jammu and the North East.

GSM (R) is a new standard for wireless rail telecommunications endorsed and

sponsored by the International Union of Railways.

Since the system focuses on safety, reliability, prevention of accidents and

the general well being of the travelling public, the system would be handy for

communication between the train driver, station master and the railway guard

especially during times of emergency.