1 Overview on Railway Applications of GSM-R Robert SARFATI SYSTRA GSM-R Operators Group Chairman UIC ERTMS conference 2006

2   Requirements Background   Present needs   Future Needs   Conclusion

Optimize Spectrum usage MHz Uplink Downlink GSM-R terminals operate in the full frequency range UIC E-GSM P-GSM UICE-GSM P-GSM E-GSM : Public GSM extended band UIC: International Railway organization Railway allocated frequency band in Europe P-GSM : Public GSM band GSM-R frequencies are in principle available all over Europe

Users requirements achieved Control Centres

5 Future Needs  Drivers for new services introduction  Phased strategy  GSM-R ability to perform  Issues

Drivers for new services introduction Service Improvement Cost Reductions Deregulation In Europe

7 Phased strategy  Finalize existing applications integration mainly voice oriented  Include present fixed line applications  Integrate ETCS application using Circuit switched Data  Add new applications to GSM-R using new GSM features:  Packet data (GPRS) & Video (EDGE)  Location systems

8 Achieve Integration of existing applications Public GSM eMLPP VBS VGCS Telecommunication Services - ASCI Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Addressing Functional Matrix Dependent Frequency Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Railway Specific Features Railway Applications Trackside Maintenance Wide Area Communications Vehicle Radio Shunting radio Circuit Switched Data (CSD) Voice

9 Integration of ETCS application with CSD Public GSM eMLPP VBS VGCS Telecommunication Services - ASCI Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Addressing Functional Matrix Dependent Frequency Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Railway Specific Features Railway Applications Trackside Maintenance Wide Area Communications Vehicle Radio Shunting radio Circuit Switched Data (CSD) ETCS Voice

10 Achieve Integration of existing applications Public GSM eMLPP VBS VGCS Telecommunication Services - ASCI Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Addressing Functional Matrix Dependent Frequency Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Railway Specific Features Railway Applications Fixed line equipment replacement Voice Trackside Telephone Emergency Telephone Radio Dispatcher

11 Adding new applications to GSM-R Public GSM eMLPP VBS VGCS Telecommunication Services - ASCI Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Addressing Functional Matrix Dependent Frequency Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Railway Specific Features Railway Applications Trackside Maintenance Wide Area Communications Vehicle Radio Diagnostics Remote Control Shunting radio Passenger Services CSD or GPRS Data ETCS Logistics Voice

12 Integration of new applications with GSM evolution Public GSM eMLPP VBS VGCS Telecommunication Services - ASCI Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Functional Presentation of Access Location Specific Addressing Functional Matrix Dependent Frequency Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Numbers Addressing Range (4MHz) Railway Specific Features Railway Applications Control Centres Call Centres Remote Video Control Track to Train Tracking and tracing IP & EDGE & Location serv. Passengers Services Operational Services Voice over IP

13 Operational applications  Trackside workers messages forwarding  Level crossing telecontrol  Help desk for drivers  IP based applications  Remote control for shunting  Video supervision for maintenance  Route description delivery on board (fax, display,..)

GSM-R/GPRS in Sweden GSM-R antenna Platform information Pantograph Supervision Camera

15 Train management applications  Tracking and Tracing for freight  Catering staff supplies orders  Crew instructions via text messaging  On-line access to ground based information systems  IP based applications  Train status monitoring, diagnostics& preparation

GSM-R SMSC MSC BSC MRD MAPInfo CERES xy WAS Loco positioning abroad with SIM-applet with SBB SMS:Train Number, Cell ID, Time, MSISDN MO-SMS

17 Passengers oriented applications   Ticketing,   Booking, Time tables access through on-ground databases   Seats booking status update   Audio and video supervision of coaches for suburban trains   Passengers information

Purpose –Verify electronic tickets on board the train –Allow automated ticket purchase Operational Benefits –Real time verification –Reduced congestion at sales booth Business drivers –Open ticketing market –Reduced costs for ticket sales –Customer satisfaction Customer Conductor E-Ticket Server GSM-R On Train Electronic Ticketing

ApplicationDescription QuoVadis Measurement systems along the track obtaining information about passing trains (e.g. weight, speed, number of axes, wheel quality). Obtained data is sent to a server via GPRS. POSS Quality monitoring of railway switches (the quality of a switch is determined by sending a current through it and monitor the electrical behaviour). Obtained data is locally gathered and sent to a server via GPRS. HSM Pilot application about information services for drivers. Drivers get visual information via GPRS on a PDA about their environment when driving a train (e.g. disturbances, graphic overview of other trains in the neighbourhood, connecting trains) Webmail ProRail Mobile access of railway personnel to ProRail web mail (Outlook Web Access) with a laptop Status Operational Implementation finalized in Q Passengers and operational applications in Netherlands

Passengers and operational applications within Netherlands

21 GSM-R ability to perform  Open Architecture of GSM-R network  Leverages upon Public Land Mobile Network evolution  In Europe  worldwide  Market size significant for PMR equipment and developing

22 Issues  Requires end to end solution for applications including mobile and fixed terminals  Coordination between Train Operating Companies & Infrastructure Managers  Harmonization of software releases  Ability of evolution of GSM-R hardware & software to follow public market  System capacity (limited bandwidth)  ASCI integration with new features

23 Conclusion: OPERATE   Technology is available   New applications can be supported   Maintaining interoperability is a must   Testing and integration among end to end all systems (including ERTMS) is an issue OPERATE: Open Platform Enabling Railway Applications Testing in Europe is essential