UAE’s telecom authority to ensure smooth talk on rail networks

DUBAI. Passengers using UAE’s rail network in future can look forward to seamless telecom coverage. This follows the confirmation by UAE regulator TDRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority) for compatibility between International Mobil Telecommunications (IMT) and the Global System for Mobile Communications — Railway (GSM-R). This is a first for the Middle East.

The purpose is to guarantee good quality of telecom services provided to individuals travelling by train. “TDRA is taking proactive steps to enhance the readiness of the ICT sector for future smart transportation and improve traffic management,” the regulator said in a statement. “These will enable train passengers to obtain high-quality communication and internet services.”