Nokia Networks has secured a contract from Greek infrastructure manager Ergose to upgrade the GSM-Railway (GSM-R) core network for OSE, Greece’s national railway operator.
Ergaose is a subsidiary of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) and was established to undertake the management of OSE’s investment programme projects and in particular those co-funded by EU Programmes.
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The upgraded rail communication system will increase operational efficiency of the Greek national railway to provide safer, reliable train travel in the country.
The new system will offer more reliable communications compared with older analogue systems for railway operators and train drivers while also enabling real-time transmission of rail maintenance data.
Additionally, the advanced communication network will enable railway operators to lower operational costs, improve safety and offer more dependable travel services for passengers.
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Ergose GSM-R Committee president Ioannis Dimitriou said: "The GSM-R core system modernisation 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."
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By GlobalDataThe deal also includes GSM-R core network, subscriber data management products One-NDS and NT-HLR, and NetAct 8 network management solution.
The company will also have turnkey responsibility for network planning, end-to-end system integration and project implementation.
The project also ensures compatibility with European railway communication system requirements and enables future network technology evolution.
Nokia Networks Greece country director Athanasios Exarchos said: "This modernisation 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."
