Eurotransport Magazine publishes Issue 2 included with a TETRA Supplement

TETRA supplement and much more...

TETRA Supplement with articles from the TETRA + Critical Communications Association Transportation Group and STIB/MIVB

• Securing intermodal public transport communications with TETRA - Robin Davis, Chairman of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association (TCCA) Transportation Group- With the increasing automation and integration of road and rail transport services, the need for secure, critical communications that can support person-to-person, person-to-machine, and machine-to-machine information exchange has never been more important in ensuring uninterrupted transport operations. This article looks at the reasons behind the technology choice, and at what happens when transport communications security has been breached.

• STIB/NIVB plans further rollout of TETRA network - Frédéric Jans-Cooremans, Spectrum and Radio Project Manager, STIB/MIVB and Philippe Soyez, Programme Manager Digital Radio, STIB/MIVB - STIB/MIVB - the Brussels public transport company - is experiencing tremendous growth. Over the past 10 years, the number of passengers has increased by almost 70% reaching 348.8 million in 2012. In order to be able to safely transport this huge number of passengers, metro drivers, station and safety staff have, since 2009, been using ASTRID’s TETRA-communication system. STIB/MIVB now plans a further rollout of the TETRAtechnology to include the bus and tram network.

• Show preview - Critical Communications World 2013 - Now entering its 15th year, Critical Communications World returns to Europe for what is set to be an outstanding event. From 21-24 May 2013 at the Paris Nord Villepinte, Critical Communications World 2013 (incorporating the TETRA World Congress) will offer answers to questions on developing and delivering effective mission critical communications