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Alcatel-Lucent DWDM Optical Transport Selected by China Railways

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Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by China Railways to upgrade the ‘backbone’ communications networks of rail lines in China. The authorities will deploy Alcatel-Lucent optical transport technology to enhance communications links and support mission critical rail operations, including operational communications, signalling and video surveillance, to ensure safe and on-time passenger journeys.

China Railways will deploy the Alcatel-Lucent 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), the latest generation DWDM optical solution, on the Beijing Railway Bureau’s third ring, which connects Beijing to towns and cities via a rail network spanning 623km. This will dramatically increase the performance of the railway's communication network which will see the deployment of 10G-speed technology, and which will lay the foundation for future 100G services, said Alcatel-Lucent.

According Alcatel-Lucent, the 1830 PSS platform offers the Beijing Railway Bureau a versatile, high capacity optical backbone for the deployment of advanced rail communications services, including operational signalling, surveillance and telecommunications for both railway staff and passengers.   

Luis Martinez-Amago, CEO, Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell
Alcatel-Lucent is committed to delivering technologies that offer greater network capacity and performance and drive the evolution and convergence of rail communications systems. We are pleased to be working with both the Beijing and Nanning Railway Bureaus to deliver support for mission-critical communications services, thereby ensuring a safer journey’s and a higher-quality experience for all their passengers.

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