Kapsch to implement digital train radio system in Ireland

The Irish railway operator "Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail" (IÉ) has awarded the implementation of a digital train radio system for the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) region to Kapsch CarrierCom.
March 14, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The Irish railway operator "3893 Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail" (IÉ) has awarded the implementation of a digital train radio system for the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) region to 81 Kapsch CarrierCom. This contract includes an upgrade of the analogue railway system to GSM-R with innovative IP based release 4 architecture.

In a first step, Kapsch CarrierCom will equip a 48 km pilot line, after which the system will be deployed on some 2,000kms of lines, with an additional service contract also planned.

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