Underground radio network to improve communications infrastructure on railway line By Melissa Chua
12 Sep 2008

SINGAPORE, 12 SEPTEMBER 2008 – Public transport provider SBS Transit and communications systems and products provider Andrew have signed a contract that will see the latter upgrade the existing communications infrastructure to support a 3G wireless network along the North-East Line (NEL) in Singapore. The NEL is a fully underground railway line owned and operated by SBS Transit as part of the Lion City’s MRT system..

The project is expected to improve the mobile experience for the NEL’s commuters, by delivering better wireless coverage and reception, as well as greater bandwidth and download speeds for those who use 3G-enabled mobile devices. The current communications infrastructure along the NEL, which was designed and activated by Andrew in 2002, supports only 2G mobile devices.

The project will see Andrew working with IntraWave, the infrastructure service provider for commercial wireless services on the NEL. This infrastructure upgrade will support 3G applications services offered by all three of Singapore’s mobile service providers – SingTel Mobile, Starhub Mobile and MobileOne Network.

Tags: Singapore,3G

Comments (2)

Jayaraman Rajesh says...
I want to know how singapore MRT(train) get power(fuel)to run the train,and also the way of charging the engine b-coz i never see the engines also any wire cables which which normally use for any electric train to supply power from the top(as i see in other methods of power supply to trains) 19 Sep 2008 1:39pm

Mr Teh says...
I must sincerely congratulate the Singapore Government for the high capability and well-planned work to accomplish such a terrific and wonderful project - the MRT system, both underground and high above the ground! I had been to Singapore 3 times this year, visiting my son. It was so easy for me to use the MRT going any where even during my first visit. Nevertheless, I sincerely hope the SG and thh SC and SPR follow the drawn-up arrows / boxes before entering the coach so as not to obstruct passengers coming out from the coach! To make the matter worst, I saw some youngsters rushing into the coach and thus blocking the passengers coming out. Of my many times taking the mrt, only once I encountered a young gentleman giving his seat to an older man! Moreoevr than not, I saw elderly passengers standing, from stations to stations whereas young people sitting down, sigh! I hope more SC and SPR will have some courtesy and respect for the elders. To me, it's easy to follow the instructions / maps given at the MRT stattion to go any where, but what about those visitors who can't read English? Lastly, the only shortage I noticed was that no gents/ladies at the place waiting for the arrival of the coaches. If there is an emergency (especially the aged citizens / tourists), where can they go? Don't tell me ask them to go upstairs again? Anyway, these are minors comments. On the whole., the whole system was a remarkable and wonderful project accomplished by the Singapore Government! Congratulations to the Singapore Government again! Maybe due to all these continually well-planned and intelligent hardwork of the governement, SCs fully support their government's every move? 06 Oct 2008 11:27am

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