The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore is set to significantly upgrade its railway video surveillance infrastructure with Nokia’s IP/MPLS and fibre Optical LAN solutions. This collaboration with Hitachi Rail aims to enhance the reliability, bandwidth, and efficiency of the CCTV network across more than 50 train stations, ensuring improved safety and traffic management for millions of passengers daily.
Nokia’s deployment will enable real-time monitoring and video surveillance, crucial for public safety and traffic pattern management. The fibre Optical LAN, featuring hardened ONUs and future-proof OLTs, supports speeds up to 25Gb/s, requiring less cabling and power compared to traditional LAN networks. This upgrade is designed to meet the growing capacity demands of LTA’s expanding network.
Joaquim Santos, Vice President of Integrated Communication and Supervision Solutions at Hitachi Rail, stated, “We are pleased to have selected Nokia to collaborate with Hitachi Rail in enhancing passenger safety & security across Singapore’s railway network.” Stuart Hendry, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, Network Infrastructure, Asia Pacific at Nokia, added, “Partnering with Hitachi Rail, we were able to deliver a complete solution for LTA that would ensure they had the video capacity needed to serve their expansive CCTV surveillance and broader network operations for years to come.”
This initiative underscores the importance of advanced technological solutions in maintaining and improving public transport safety and efficiency. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to serve Singapore’s transit lines effectively for years to come.
