radio

MBTA introduces real-time commuter rail info

February 12, 2010

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority introduced real-time arrival information on its Fitchburg commuter rail line today.

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MBTA to introduce real-time commuter rail info, expand WiFi

January 7, 2010

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is introducing real-time arrival information throughout its commuter rail system.

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MBTA bus riders may face disruptions

August 26, 2009

As the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority moves to a new radio frequency, the system’s bus riders may encounter delays.

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Lithuania Railways completes first GSM-R call

June 12, 2009

Lithuania Railways has completed the country’s first GSM-R call on the Vilnius and Kaunas route.

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Victorian railway modernizes communications

March 5, 2009

The Department of Transport in Victoria, Australia, will upgrade the analog communication system on its urban rail network.

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Newark Light Rail line gets central communication channel for emergencies

February 3, 2009

A multi-agency radio channel serving the Newark (NJ) Light Rail line is now accessible to police, fire, and other first responders.   Using state Homeland Security funds, the channel was developed to address communication gaps identified in transit systems after the September 11 terrorist attacks.  The Essex County Sheriff’s Office will oversee the system. Link to [...]

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Georgia public-safety radio network years in the making

January 29, 2009

“Having interoperable communications during an emergency can be priceless for first responders and the public, but rolling out the network can take years. The Georgia Interoperability Network allows statewide communication for first responders without requiring counties to replace existing radio equipment. By retaining the counties’ current radio equipment, the state has achieved widespread buy-in among [...]

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