Huawei Connects with Rail Industry Leaders to Demonstrate ICT innovation at Middle East Rail 2015

Huawei solutions can build a better connected railway transforming passenger experience, improving safety and ensuring ICT reliability on-board

Mobilk - Huawei–a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider—is set to showcase how its railway technology innovations can improve passenger experience, maximize efficiency and enhance safety operations at Middle East Rail 2015, taking place at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center on 17-18 March. 

Following a series of successful deployments of its latest ICT solutions, Huawei will showcase how its GSM-R, e-LTE (4G), Transmission Networking, IP Networking and data center solutions can help build a better connected railway for operators in the region. 

The Middle East’s transport sector is in the midst of an innovative transformation with a $200 billion investment earmarked for the GCC Rail project, which is scheduled for completion by 2018. The project that will connect six GCC nations is set to change the face of public transportation and logistics in the region, furthering a collective vision of a closely-integrated regional community. 

Through its tailored Rail technology and communications solutions, Huawei aims to place passengers at the heart of the region’s railway transformation by emphasizing safety, comfort and reliability as critical components of railway infrastructure. 

Rabii Ouadi, Head of Business Development, Transportation Solutions at Huawei Enterprise, Middle East and North Africa commented ahead of the event, “With the advent of the GCC Rail project, the strategic importance of the rail sector is rising in the Middle East. The challenges of running a large rail network are immense as operators strive to offer the best passenger experiences while ensuring safety and security. This year at Middle East Rail, Huawei looks forward to connecting with industry leaders and railway operators to highlight how our technology solutions can help shape the future of transport and develop a better connected railway in the region.”

At the event Huawei will showcase on its GSM-R solution, a reliable and secure communications system developed specifically to enable railway specific services such as dispatching and trunking. GSM-R delivers cost-efficient and a seamless transmission of voice and data communication between the Operations and Command Centers (OCC), station, trackside and on-board systems, which enhance railway safety and operations efficiency. 

The ICT company will also showcase its range of e-LTE 4G technology that is set to enhance railway operations as well as station and on-board passenger experience. With a strong dedicated Mobile Broadband Network, railway operators will be able to offer advanced features to increase the efficiency of railway staff and attractive infotainment services to passengers. 

Huawei’s train-ground wireless networks, based on broadband wireless technologies, will enhance passenger experiences by allowing on-board internet and mobile coverage. It enables passengers to video-call home, connect to the office over WiFi and keep track of their travel itineraries – all from their mobile devices. 

Railway operators can also share information on journey updates, passenger and train status’ and keep abreast of security issues by utilizing the latest in CCTV monitoring technology. 

In addition, Datacom, Transmission networks, IP networks for urban railways as well as intelligent Video Surveillance solutions, which are critical to the construction and operation of modern railway infrastructure, will also be showcased at the event. 

Huawei’s rail sector experts will present its portfolio of ICT solutions, designed to address the specific challenges related to the GCC Rail project. Huawei’s Rabii Ouadi will be discussing the impact of the Digital Railway and how ICT systems can streamline operations and improve passenger experience during a speech in the main conference hall on 17 March.  A panel discussion with a team of railway wireless experts will also address some of the industry’s innovative wireless communications system for Railway and Metro on the second day of the exhibition. 

Huawei has wealth of experience deploying its ICT solutions within the Middle East’s rail sector.  In 2012 Huawei was chosen to work on the Etihad Rail project to provide communication network infrastructure with GSM-R, MSN (Multi-Service Networks) and a Masterclock.  The Huawei GSM-R solution allowed for railway communications to be interoperable between various railway companies and ensured the highest level of service quality at all times – even at the highest of train speeds. Huawei also successfully deployed the mobile transmission network for the Dubai Metro Green Line, which allowed for its thousands of passengers to have access to mobile services across 18 of its metro stations. 

Huawei also has vast experience in the rail and metro sector on a global level, laying the foundation for future railway networks in Asia, Europe as well as MENA. To date, Huawei has successfully deployed network communication solutions in China with similar projects underway in UAE, Australia, Turkey and also South Africa, Morrocco and Central Asia. Rail and Metro transmission data solutions have been deployed in Europe and North Africa. 

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