Communication Systems for Railways  
 

GSM-R (GSM for Railways) is a global communication platform integrating the railways transport worldwide which offers enhanced functionalities and improved performance in terms of quality of service while guaranteeing data and voice communication at speed up to 350 km/h 

GSM-R is a secure platform for voice and data communication between railway operational staff, including drivers, dispatchers, shunting team members, train engineers, and station controllers. It delivers features such as group calls (VGCS), voice broadcast (VBS), location-based connections, and call pre-emption in case of an emergency. This will support applications such as cargo tracking, video surveillance in trains and at stations, and passenger information services.