Case Study: Jernbaneverket achieves a safer, more efficient nationwide rail communications network with Nokia

Jernbaneverket deploys an advanced nationwide communications network utilizing Nokia’s solutions

Jernbaneverket, Norway's national railway administration, faced the challenge of modernizing its outdated and complex communications infrastructure to handle increasing traffic and meet stringent international safety standards like ERTMS and GSM-R. The agency needed a unified, future-proof network to enhance safety, boost operational efficiency, and reduce its Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). To address this, they partnered with vendor Nokia.

Nokia implemented a comprehensive solution featuring a nationwide GSM-R radio network, an IP/MPLS backbone, and DWDM optical and microwave transport. This converged all legacy systems into a single, highly reliable network. The results included enhanced safety and efficiency, a significantly reduced TCO, and a platform ready for future services. Jernbaneverket achieved 99.99% network reliability and simplified management through Nokia's integrated systems.

Jernbaneverket

Per Magne Olsen

Department Manager, Signal & Tele