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Latest Facts and Figures:

  • GSM-R heritage fleet design contract has been awarded to Interfleet
  • EMT Cl43 & Cl222 have taken part in operator’s first Go-Live on 23.08.11
  • Phase 2 driver training has started at NXEA and EMT

WELCOME

Welcome to issue 10 of GSM-R Online, bringing you the latest news on the national rollout of GSM-R cab radios on the UK’s rail network.

In this first issue of 2012 we’re looking at how passenger fleets, freight and Yellow Plant operators are gearing up for GSM-R as the end-of-year deadline for South of the Wash delivery draws nearer. You can read an update on operator training across the network which highlights the success of multi-operator courses, and find out how fitments are progressing, including operators that are just starting this process. Now ready for rollout, Siemens Version 2 software is also featured in this bulletin, together with recent management team changes, and the launch of Siemens’ new ‘pay as you go’ maintenance contract for GSM-R equipment.

GSMR in the news

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New ‘pay as you go’ support Network Rail’s new GSM-R product support contract with Siemens provides UK train operators with a quick and convenient pay as you go repair service. more » SEE ALL RECENT STORIES»

TRAINING

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Multi-operator courses bring multi benefits Latest news from the training programme highlights the benefits of multi-operator courses, says Jim Raymen, National Rollout Group Project Manager (Training). more » SEE ALL RECENT STORIES»

CAB MOBILE

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Fitments fast track to over 20 depots CAB MOBILE GSM-R rollout is continuing apace with First of Class fitments under the current Siemens design now 94% complete. Over 15 depots throughout the UK are currently undertaking full fitments ahead of Go-Lives or making cabs GSM-R ready by fitting and testing antennas, cabling and mounting hardware. more »SEE ALL RECENT STORIES»

INFRASTRUCTURE

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Challenges for 2012 Infrastructure The countdown to the end-of-year deadline for Southern delivery of GSM-R has started, says Neil Ramsey, Deputy Leader of the National Rollout Group (NRG). more » SEE ALL RECENT STORIES»

APPROVALS

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Industry gives green light for Network Change In a ground-breaking approach to Network Change, the UK rail industry has cleared the way for nationwide introduction of GSM-R cab radio communication.
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