Nokia and Siemens Mobility to deliver mission-critical communications for driverless Western Sydney Metro
Nokia have signed an agreement to deliver mission-critical communications for a driverless fleet for Sydney Metro.
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The Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway (GSM-R) is an international wireless communications standard for railway communication and applications. A sub-system of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), GSM-R is used for communication between rolling stock and railway regulation control centres.
Nokia have signed an agreement to deliver mission-critical communications for a driverless fleet for Sydney Metro.
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