Metrorrey's urban network upgrade with TETRA

Siemens selected Teltronic to provide a new TETRA system for the urban transport network of the city of Monterrey, Mexico.

The network consists of 40 kilometres of metro lines, as well as Transmetro, the rapid transit bus system (BRT) with a fleet of around 200 buses.

Part of the Sepura Group, Teltronic will supply a complete solution, combining TETRA infrastructure, a control centre application, video surveillance in stations and onboard radio equipment for trains and buses.

The Nebula TETRA infrastructure will provide radio coverage to the metro network and commuter buses, while RTP-Series onboard terminals will be installed in all 53 of the Metrorrey network’s trains and Transmetro’s 185 buses. This will allow management of routine and emergency voice and data communications between drivers and the control centre, transmission of GPS location information and access to public address systems.

Maintenance and operation teams will use HTT-500 hand-portable terminals and DT-410 desktop radio units.

“Teltronic have exceeded our expectations in terms of technical development, the quality of the deployed product and, above all, their dedication to customer service,” said Alfonso Reyes Santa Anna, Operations Manager at STC Metrorrey.

“Throughout the project they have paid close attention to our technical and operational requirements. We are confident that this TETRA system will optimise our mission-critical communications, augmenting the security of both passengers and employees of Metrorrey.”

Felipe Sanjuan Pasamar, Sepura Group’s business development director for transportation systems, said the system will fit the city’s public safety needs.

“Moving passengers quickly, efficiently and safely is a daily challenge. This cutting-edge solution leverages the power of TETRA technology to tackle the daily operational challenges of Metrorrey, making a vital contribution to the safe transportation of millions of passengers,” he said.

Image courtesy of Sepura Group