Frequency Planning GSM-R

Tower Reduction and Optimization with OPEX Reduction

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Agenda

1. GSM-R Introduction
2. GSM-R Overview
3. GSM-R network service panorama
4. GSM-R Cell tower reduction
5. GSM-R Cell tower optimization
6. Reference
7. Question
GSM-R Introduction
GSM-R is based on the cellular GSM technology, with further enhancements specific to the requirements of railroad
operation, such as train control.
In general, GSM-R uses characteristics that are identical or similar to those of the GSM system, such as frequency spacing
(200 kHz), modulation (Gaussian minimum shift keying, GMSK) and access type (TDMA, TDD/FDD). The frequencies of
GSM-R are extended below the frequencies of the GSM-900 standard.
The general packet radio services (GPRS) for data communications up to 14.4 kbit/s is supported by GSM-R for data
transport in the same way as with the regular GSM system. It serves customized applications such as automatic train control
(ATC) and electronic train control system (ETCS) for remote or automatic control of train movements and monitoring as well
as functional addressing (calling a user by an assigned function rather than by a fixed number) and location-dependent
addressing.
Additional railway-specific characteristics include advanced speech call items (ASCI) such as voice group call service
(VGCS) and voice broadcast service (VBS) to communicate to a group of handsets simultaneously. GSM-R mobile phones
are similar to cellular mobile phones but are more robust. They also offer extended functionality and a different user interface
to utilize the additional applications.
GSM-R Overview

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GSM-R Network Service Panorama

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GSM-R Cell Tower reduction 1/3 [
Nominal Planning]

GSM-R Cell Tower for

communication and
signal ink

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GSM-R Cell Tower reduction 2/3 [Nominal Planning]

GSM-R frequency can travel far

because its on low band and can
cover big radius.
The equipment vendor will normally
will trick you to use more cell tower
because of their revenue
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GSM-R Cell Tower reduction 3/3 [Nominal Planning]

Value Proposition to KTMB

1.) Reduction in the OPEX cost (electric, rental and etc)

2.) Reduction in the cell tower maintenance (manpower)
3.) Simply network from complex network.
4.) GSM-R Vendor Annual SUS maintenance cost.

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Cell Coverage Optimization 1/2 [Performance Tuning]

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Cell Coverage Optimization 1/2 [Performance Tuning]

The overlap region need to reduced to avoid;

- Low Call quality
- Delay transmit and receive
- Poor information received
- Accident and other unforeseen communication error.

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Reference

Polish Railway
Reference

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Question
1.) KTM Used GSM-R for Communication?
2.) What is the network vendor for equipment ?
3.) Who did the frequency planning for GSM-R?
4.) Total GSM-R cell tower in Malaysia own by KTMB?
5.) Approx. OPEX cost for each cell tower maintenance ?
6.) Signal disturbance or communication delay in any geographical area in
Malaysia?

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