Harris Stratex Networks’ NetBoss XT network management solution will enable Lithuania Railways (LitRail) to manage its complete GSM-R network.
Conductors, dispatchers, train engineers and station controllers can take advantage of the new GSM-R technology for more reliable and secure communication between railway operators. This implementation of GSM-R is the first in the entire Baltic region and will enable LitRail to comply with the European Council (EC) railway standards, while making railway travel faster and safer.
As part of the contract with BELAM, a principal member of the consortium responsible for the LitRail GSM-R rollout, Harris Stratex will provide its NetBoss XT fault and resource management platform to manage all of the elements in the GSM-R communication system spanning approximately 88 percent of Lithuania's rail routes. The integrated solution, which includes trouble ticketing, increases the efficiency of railway operators and improves railway safety by providing a single integrated view of the health and status of the network, in addition to automating service desk functions to free up operator’s time. LitRail operators will now have real-time visibility and reporting of all the elements including ATCA based MSC, HLR, IN platforms, SGSN, GGSN, IP network, BTS, BSC, voice mail, SDH, Fixed Dispatchers System and Power Supply’s allowing operators to convey critical information quickly and clearly, according to Harris Stratex.
This installation is expected to be completed in 2010. It includes the use of various interface types including ASCII, SNMP, OSSI and 3GPP CORBA, which is also part of a key focus of GSM-R networks for Harris Stratex.
