Rail telemetry and communications

The challenge

Managing an expansive rail network is in no way a simple task. Whether it is optimizing network capacity or keeping crews safe, challenges arise daily. Yet a lack of cellular network coverage often hampers visibility over networks, compromising your capacity to operate efficiently and safely.

Our solution

Our satellite connectivity supports the real-time transfer of telemetry data from your trains to control centers, as well as extending voice coverage from your drivers and staff beyond the range of your existing radio networks. Working with our global partners, we ensure control centers have the data they need to monitor and schedule the movement of locomotives, rolling stock and goods across your entire rail network, efficiently and safely.

Our solutions utilize low form factor IoT Pro terminals, such as the Cobham Explorer 325 and 323, which are perfect for mounting on vehicles, locomotives and other machinery. This is combined with the PRISM Push-to-Talk (PTT) radio communications system that links to the terminal to provide voice communication. By choosing the most cost-effective connectivity channel, our solutions extend coverage beyond the line of sight and ensure you stay connected with crews, wherever they are located.

Connectivity services

Built on cutting edge L-band network, Viasat’s rail telemetry and communications solutions help ensure that you can access reliable connectivity across your network, covering white spots in terrestrial network as well as providing a backup if existing networks fail. This makes telemetry data such as location, speed, heading, and engine diagnostics always available to control centers, no matter where your networks are.

 

Benefits

• Enhanced safety standards: By understanding where your rolling stock and maintenance vehicles are, you can reduce the likelihood of accidents or congestion.
• Increased network capacity: With full visibility of your assets’ location, you can safely orchestrate more rolling stock on your track, increasing efficiency and profits.
• Achieve regulatory compliance: Stay ahead of the game as your rail networks become increasingly subject to safety, operations, and asset visibility regulations.
• Reduce fuel costs: With increased visibility over your network and trains, you can reduce fuel consumption and boost the sustainability of your operations.

Features

• Real-time monitoring: Visualize all your key metrics in real time, so you can understand conditions on your rail network wherever you’re operating.
• Push-To-Talk: Telemetry and signaling functionality supplemented with Push-To-Talk two-way radio functionality, so your control centers can speak with drivers anywhere.
• Global coverage: Reliable, global coverage with 99.9% network availability through our L-band satellite network, ensuring you’re connected at all times.
• Installation, training, and support: Our expert partners provide installation, training, and support throughout the lifecycle of the agreement, ensuring you’re always connected