Havag selects Motorola for Tetra radio system

Motorola Solutions has been selected by Hallesche Verkehrs (Havag ) to build a Tetra digital two-way radio network for the local public transport services of the city of Halle an der Saale in Germany. The contract includes the installation of the Tetra infrastructure as well as the delivery of approximately 350 Tetra radios.

The private Tetra system from Motorola provides a secure communication platform for voice and data transmission that is independent from public mobile networks. The Tetra system will enable Havag to offer its passengers an enhanced service through real-time information about timetable changes at bus and tram stops. Motorola is installing the Tetra digital two-way radio system together with its partner INIT, a specialist in telematics and electronic payment systems for bus and rail services.

The Tetra system will be integrated into Havag’s Intermodal Transport Control System (ITCS), which replaces the company’s existing computerised operational control system. The rollout of the Motorola Tetra system will take place in the second quarter of this year, and the system will be fully operational by the end of the year. The entire fleet of vehicles operated by Havag will be connected to the Tetra digital two-way radio system via radio telephony terminals. Havag also provides services to a number of surrounding municipalities such as Schkopau, Merseburg, Leuna and Bad Durrenberg, which will also benefit from the system.

The Tetra system from Motorola enables the public transport company to maintain stable and secure channels of communication between the command and control centre and its employees in the field at all times. The system enables service personnel to be contacted whenever necessary and coordinated efficiently. During any emergency situations, Havag staff will have a secure and safe communications system.

The integration of the Tetra system into Havag’s ITCS allows the control centre to manage the traffic throughout the zone. Controllers can respond to breakdowns or obstructions as well as change or adjust services for punctuality. The Tetra network allows all employees to communicate via collective calls (control centre to all), route calls (to all vehicles on a particular route) or dynamic group calls (for groups that change on short notice). Each Tetra terminal has a Tetra Subscriber Identity (TSI) with a 48 bit code. This allows the system to identify each terminal and to give access only to authorized participants.

Source: www.wirelessfederation.com