GSM-Railway Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Peter Tiberg May 2009 1 Nokia Siemens Networks
Agenda GSM-R? Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Challenges 2 Nokia Siemens Networks
Make trains the first choice for 21st century travel European growth target: Increase rail travel to minimize environmental footprint Enhance the perceived value of rail travel and provide more than just transport All travels under 1000 km should in the future be done with Railways 3 Nokia Siemens Networks Making passengers passionate about traveling by your train
Old communication systems: Expensive to maintain, not interoperable Paging Track to train radio Shunting radio ATC Tunnel radio Vehicle mounted radio Operation & maintenance radio 4 Nokia Siemens Networks
GSM-Railway: One integrated and standardized solution ETCS L2, L3 5 Nokia Siemens Networks
Interoperable railway functionality on one standard platform: GSM-Railway GSM-R Valueadded services 100% Interoperable Dynamic group communication SMS to functional numbers Advanced dispatcher solutions EIRENE functionality GSM enhancements for railways (by ETSI) ETSI GSM functionality Functional addressing Location-dependent addressing High-priority call confirmations High-speed: 500 km/h Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption (emlpp) All functionalities can be used with GSM-R 6 Nokia Siemens Networks
Dedicated spectrum allocated to GSM-R European/EIRENE frequency allocation E-GSM GSM Downlink 876 880 890 915 GSM-R Uplink E-GSM GSM 921 925 935 960 GSM-R * All frequencies in MHz. 7 Nokia Siemens Networks
Wide range of GSM-R applications, designed and tested to meet specific needs Train control Signaling information ETCS level 2 Train authorities Caution- and train orders Support for safe working systems and data Telemetry services Fleet management Crewing Vehicle & object tracking Status monitoring Accident alarming Passenger services Seat reservations Ticketing (SMS) Passenger information Public address systems Maintenance data Train status Fault information Diagnostics (hot wheel) Passenger counting Text messages Operational and nonoperational Security surveillance CCTV Local and remote monitoring Tracing Alarm notifications Trip information Distance / time since last overhaul Freight status (e.g., temperature monitoring) Estimated time of arrival Cargo tracking 8 Nokia Siemens Networks
Why ERTMS (ETCS + GSM-R)? Calculated capacities for high-speed lines [%] Increase of capacity (ETCS level 1 = 100%) 170 163 160 150 152 140 130 120 116 110 100 100 103 90 Data Level 1 Data 2 Level 1 with Data 3 Level 2 Data 4 Level 2 with Data 5 Level 3 second optimized infill balise block sections Source: UIC Report, ERTMS Annual Conference, 2007 9 Nokia Siemens Networks
Why ERTMS (ETCS + GSM-R)? With ERTMS Without ERTMS Source: Bombardier 10 Nokia Siemens Networks
Agenda GSM-R? Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Challenges 11 Nokia Siemens Networks
Yesterday GSM-R History Specified by Railways Tested by Railways Improved by Railways 1995 UIC selects GSM as the most suitable platform for railways and specification work is started 1997 32 Railways sign MoU supporting GSM-R 2000 GSM-R specifications are released (EIRENE) The MORANE project is successfully finalised 12 Nokia Siemens Networks
Yesterday Integration & Interoperability In 2000 the first end-to-end GSM-R system in the world integrated in Sweden, by Nokia Siemens Networks Interoperability between Nortel and Nokia Siemens Network successfully performed Interoperability with main ETCS and terminal suppliers proven in several countries 13 Nokia Siemens Networks
Today NSN #1: 24 contracts in 17 countries Australia Belgium China Finland Germany Greece India Italy The Netherlands Norway Saudi Arabia Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkey United Kingdom DoT Victoria Infrabel/SNCB MoR & China Railway SCC HSL Finnish Railway Admin. Deutsche Bahn ERGA OSE NR (Northern Railway) ECR (East Central Railway) NCR (North Central Railway) NFR (North Frontier Railways) Rete Ferroviaria Italiana SIRTI Highspeed Pro Rail Jernbaneverket Saudi Railways Organisation ADIF (GIF/RENFE) Ministry of Transportation Banverket SBB SNCFT TCDD CTRL Nokia Siemens Networks: Outstanding competence as a railway supplier 14 Nokia Siemens Networks
Today JBV has implemented GSM-R to ensure to safe and reliable operations Challenges Aging communications system Difficult terrain and tunnels Tight time schedule Solution Complete turnkey project with proven GSM-R technology Fast rollout capabilities Strong local presence to enable close cooperation We were working under hard time pressure because the Norwegian rail approval authority defined for JBV very strong milestones. That was a challenge but we ended up with something that is working perfectly and we are very satisfied with the systems and solutions from Nokia Siemens Networks, The strong local presence of Nokia Siemens Networks was key for the success of that project. Harald Nicolaysen, GSM-R Project Director, JBV Benefits Reduced OPEX Improved safety and security Future proof platform for new applications and services 15 Nokia Siemens Networks
Today Experiences and lessons learned Site aquisition Start on time, can delay a project Organisation Demand a proper project organisation from Vendor Ensure a proper mirror organisation in BaneDanmark Involve the End-Users from the beginning Users workshops/conferences Define a clear migration strategy Rolling stock migration (Cab radios) Legislation needed? Ensure purchase of a well proven and standardized solution 16 Nokia Siemens Networks
Future Where are we heading GSM-R is spread globally North and South America Japan First Russian commercial project ETCS over GPRS? Applications using GSM-R (GPRS) widely spread among......infrastructure owner...rolling stock operators Next Eirene version 8/16 (FRS/SRS) Denmark finishes its GSM-R project on time and on budget... 17 Nokia Siemens Networks
Agenda GSM-R? Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Challenges 18 Nokia Siemens Networks
Challenges For operators and Industry Version Management/European TestLab To ensure certified networks through Europe To minimize project/country specific testing Capacity for Voice and ETCS (In main junctions and stations) Additional frequencies ETCS over GPRS Other solutions (HR for ASCI and PtP...) Operational procedures REC (Railway emergency call)... 19 Nokia Siemens Networks
And finally... 20 Nokia Siemens Networks
GSM-R from Nokia Siemens Networks: The fast track to efficient railway communications Active participation in European and international railway standardization Best-in-class products, R&D, and production facilities Strong commitment to GSM-R and long-term business and environmental vision Number 1 Experience obtained from 24 GSM-R projects, including turnkey and network operations One-stop-shopping with e2e ability Strategic cooperation with local partners for necessary services and products 21 Nokia Siemens Networks
Thank you very much Peter Tiberg, NSN peter.tiberg@nsn.com 22 Nokia Siemens Networks
Example of a GSM-R evolution 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 GSM Evolution 2G GSM, GPRS, EDGE 3G UMTS, HSPA LTE GSM-R GSM-R Standardization of LTE- R, 3GPP, UIC LTE-R Railway operators do benefit from the evolution in public networks. Fulfilling railway requirements, GSM-R is based on proven and mature GSM products and technology. This success can be repeated with LTE/LTE-R. The adaption of 3G for railways is not mandatory because of longer investment cycles and operational needs and the advent of LTE. 23 Nokia Siemens Networks
Reasons for a GSM-R evolution Based on the introduction of the first LTE networks for public operators, the accelerated necessity to adapt this standard for railway specific requirements is obvious. The benefits of this new technology and the support of a long, smooth upgrade period, which gives every flexibility and saves taken investments, are a real opportunity. Early adaption of new technologies supports the railway operations in unknown flexibility for internal and external purposes. Railway operators have fixed their future, operational needs. Pre-condition of this approach is the preparation of the necessary standardization work for railway requirements today. 24 Nokia Siemens Networks
2/3G to LTE transition Fundamentals for a smooth transition of subscribers to LTE Protection of investments from current GSM-R to LTE-R (infrastructure and terminals) Transparent mobility and roaming across domains Consistency of 2/3G/LTE services Equivalent or improved Quality of Service, e.g. voice quality and call set-up times No disruption of essential regulatory services 25 Nokia Siemens Networks