Nortel Networks has been selected to deploy a GSM-R wireless communications system for a new railway line in Algeria. The line links the cities of Ain Toutta and Msilla, as part of the High Plateaus railway system that crosses the country from East to West.
This new contract follows announcements last year awarding Nortel the Algerian GSM-R technology contracts for two new railway lines connecting Tabia-Mecheria and Bordj Bouarreridj - M'Sila , as well as the country's first GSM-R network which was awarded to Nortel in 2006 for the El Gourzi-Touggourt line in Eastern Algeria.
The new line will be operated by Algeria's SNTF (Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviares), the first African railway operator to adopt the GSM-R standard. This new Nortel deployment includes integrating the GSM-R radio system to ANESRIF's core network, GSM-R terminals such as handhelds and cab radios, base stations as well as related telecom services for the railway lines.
"Nortel continues to support ANESRIF and the Algerian government with their railway modernization plans by providing proven, advanced technologies, along with support services based on our long telecommunications heritage," said Michel Clement, president, Nortel Carrier Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa. "These contracts are significant wins for Nortel in GSM-R and reflect the continuing satisfaction of our clients in our ongoing ability to deliver as promised."
Posted to the site on 1st April 2009
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