Norwegian railway upgrades communication network

Nokia Siemens Networks and Expandium strikes a deal with Jernbaneverket, a Norwegian National Rail Administration to provide communication solutions across its railway network, supporting safe, punctual rail operations. NSN will assess GSM-Railway (GSM-R) network and identify any issues for immediate troubleshooting. Expandium will develop solutions to enable railway operators to maximize their investment by making their communications network more robust, improving the safety of the passengers.

“It is critical to ensure high availability and quality of a railway communications network both for the safety of our passengers and to minimize train delays while maintaining control of our operating costs,” said Svein Erik Rasmussen, commercial manager, Nokia Siemens Networks. He added, “Nokia Siemens Networks has already provided us with its GSM-R solution, and impressed us with its timely execution and strong support. It has now offered us a new approach, along with Expandium, to manage that network and further improve its reliability and operational efficiency."

The quality management system by Expandium, QATS Railway, measures the quality of service in real time and includes all the latest technologies under the European Train Control System (ETCS) and GSM-R standards. Nokia Siemens Networks will install and integrate the system into the Norwegian rail authority's communications network and provide project management services.