Nokia and ST Engineering Partner to Deploy Railway Communications Network

Nokia announced that it has collaborated with ST Engineering and First One Systems to deploy an IP/MPLS-based mission-critical Backbone Transmission Network (BTN) for the new Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Orange Line of Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM).

The project is expected to be completed by 2030.

When deployed, Nokia’s IP/MPLS solution will enable BEM to have a high-capacity, low-latency, reliable and secure transmission backbone to support both vital and non-vital railway applications, including CCTV surveillance, public announcements, passenger information displays, radio communication, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), among others.

The new 35.9 km Orange Line will connect the east and west sides of Bangkok, featuring both underground and elevated transit systems. Railway systems worldwide are undergoing digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.

As part of the project, Nokia will develop two BTNs, 10G and 40G, each to support network speeds for voice, data and video transmission between stations and Operations Control Center (OCC). Nokia’s solution includes Nokia 7250 Interconnect Router, Nokia 7210 Service Access System, Nokia Network Services Platform and professional services. The solution will help BEM to simplify operations and maintenance while providing real-time visibility into network performance.

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