The new Jaipur Metro Rail in Rajasthan, India, is investing in a TETRA radio network. The system will support train dispatching, operations and management, and is being provided by Cassidian alongside its Indian system integrator partner Fibcom India.

Cassidian will provide a DXT3c switch with five TETRA base stations (TB3), network management software (NMS) and an automatic vehicle location service (AVL). In addition, 350 specialized TETRA radios (THR9i & TMR880i) will be deployed. Cassidian will also be in charge of training and onsite technical support services and will join forces with the system integrator, Fibcom India, to meet the special needs of the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC).

“This landmark win has positioned Cassidian as a leading supplier of TETRA communication systems for the emerging mass transportation market in India”, said Peter Gutsmiedl, Cassidian India chief executive officer. “We are committed to contribute to further developments of secure mission critical communication solutions for public safety in India.” 

Ehud Weizman, head of sales for mission critical communication solutions, public safety, Indian Subcontinent, added: “We will draw on our wide experience in deploying advanced TETRA based mission critical communication systems for metro rail networks internationally to make the Jaipur Metro project a success. Our team based in India is building local expertise in collaboration with our partners and is delivering customized TETRA solutions to our Indian customers on time and on budget.” 

The new DXT3c switch from Cassidian is as small as the familiar TB3 base station and one third the size of the powerful DXT3 switch