Integrated Communications for Urban and Main Line Rail

Alcatel-Lucent is committed to the needs of metro and railway operators. Our Integrated Communications for Urban and Main Line Rail solution utilizes next-generation technology and supports key operator requirements for proven reliability, non-stop services and improved passenger safety.

Alcatel-Lucent provides a full range of communication, information, mobile and video systems -- all integrated into a high-speed multi-service backbone network. With a centralized operation system, the robust network solution is highly resilient, reliable and secure.

The fully scalable Alcatel-Lucent solution can be partially delivered as a transport operator upgrade technology or as a completely integrated, end-to-end system supported by a full range of professional services.

Alcatel-Lucent’s Integrated Communications for Urban and Main Line Rail solution helps railway operators provide safe, reliable and efficient railway services.

Alcatel-Lucent solutions are designed to ensure passenger and staff safety, security and comfort, while maximizing operational efficiency through a single, integrated communications network. IP networks are also able to generate new revenues with “live” advertising and in-station tenant services.

Economic benefits

Lower operations expenses

• Reduce maintenance costs with sophisticated Fault Management and Asset Management systems.
• Minimize operational resources through remote monitoring of stations and trains from automated and central OSS functions.
• Reduce manpower through automated systems for door closing and ticketing.
• Increase operational efficiency.

Deployment, management, end-user benefits

Improved safety and security

• Ensure passenger safety with mission-critical communications systems, real-time train to ground communication, and radio systems for staff communication (GSM-R, TETRA).
• Reduce vandalism and attacks with comprehensive real-time video surveillance (CCTV) in trains, stations and along railroad lines.
• Easily store and retrieve digital video for event analysis
• Improve passenger, station and staff security via emergency call points and public address systems.

Greater train punctuality and passenger comfort

• Enable on-time train operation with 100% mission critical network reliability.
• Provide schedules and announcements with real-time passenger information systems.
• Extend GSM-r and public mobile telephony transmission to deep tunnels.
• Deliver real-time information and entertainment content to passengers via wireless broadband communications.

Increased operational efficiency

• Improve response with real-time communication between trains, stations, employees and maintenance staff.
• Deploy data networks for both onboard and line side applications.
• Improve network management and reduce cost and repair times with user-friendly, seamless Integrated Supervisory and Control Systems.
• Accommodate increasing traffic demand with system scalability and flexible bandwidth sharing.

Easy Simplified deployment and minimized risks

• Easy deployment thanks to Alcatel-Lucent’s global presence, skills and service delivery experience.
• Use of well-established project management practices in turnkey rail communications projects.
• Minimize risks of new technology with seamless integration capabilities.