Mobile Communication in Railways Signalling (GSM-R)

Mobile Communication in Railways Signalling (GSM-R)
Published 12/2025
Duration: 58m | .MP4 1920×1080 30fps(r) | AAC, 44100Hz, 2ch | 1.26 GB

A Comprehensive Study of VHF, GSM, and GSM-R in Railways

What you’ll learn
– Fundamentals of Railway Mobile Communication
– VHF Mobile Radio Communication on Indian Railways
– Cellular Mobile Communication Concepts
– GSM Technology
– GSM-R (GSM for Railways)
– GSM-R BSS Equipment

Requirements
– Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, or Signal & Telecommunication Engineering
– Fundamental understanding of electrical and electronics concepts

Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of mobile train radio communication systems used in Railways, with a special focus on VHF communication and GSM-R technology. It is designed to equip students and railway professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical insights required for safe, reliable, and efficient railway operations.

The course begins with an overview of the present scenario of train radio communication on Railways, highlighting the need for mobile and emergency communication in day-to-day operations. It then covers VHF mobile radio communication, including its applications, modes of operation, frequency allocation, operational guidelines, installation practices, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and failure reporting.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of cellular mobile communication systems, such as cellular geometry, clustering, and frequency reuse, followed by an in-depth study of GSM technology. Topics include GSM architecture, network elements, radio interfaces, logical channels, digital transmission, call management, and handover processes.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to understand, operate, maintain, and analyze railway mobile communication systems, making them well-prepared for roles in Signal & Telecommunication engineering, railway operations, maintenance, and safety-critical communication environments within Railways.

Who this course is for:
– Railway Professionals
– Signal & Telecommunication Engineers and Technicians
– Engineering supervisors and inspectors involved in communication systems
– Diploma and Degree students
– Railway probationers and apprentices
– Trainees at Railway Training Institutes (RTIs / ZRTIs / IRIEEN / IRISET)
– Engineers and technicians from telecom or wireless communication backgrounds
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