Andrew Wins the Race to Install Wireless Coverage System in New Chinese Train
(Business News, 21 Aug 2008 )
A new high speed train sprinting between Beijing and Tianjin in China is supporting super-fast wireless communications onboard thanks to Andrew, the CommScope, Inc. division that is a global leader in communications systems and products.
Andrew and Siemens jointly designed an advanced wireless communications system for the CRH3 Harmony multiple unit trains, which were developed specifically for the Olympics and have maximum speeds of 350 kilometers per hour. The CRH3 trains began running on the Beijing-Tianjin high speed railway line on August 1, helping bring guests from all corners of the world to Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Andrew installed and deployed MIR-T in-train repeaters in some compartments, which transmit and receive wireless signals to passenger handheld devices from existing base stations near the railways, providing passengers with high-quality and high-reliability mobile phone signals while they travel. The company also conducted extensive on-site testing and radio frequency measurements to confirm the system will meet passenger expectations. All those travelling the 120 kilometers between Beijing and Tianjin can now pass the time on activities such as talking to friends or checking business email.
