Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has chosen Finnish technology leader Nokia to deploy a next-generation communications network for the city’s upcoming MRT Orange Line — a major infrastructure project set to connect Bangkok’s eastern and western districts by 2030.
In partnership with Singapore’s ST Engineering and Thailand’s First One Systems, Nokia will provide an Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS)–based Backbone Transmission Network to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the new metro line.
The system will support key operations such as CCTV surveillance, radio communications, public announcements, passenger information displays, and supervisory control systems. Once completed, it will ensure high-capacity, low-latency, and secure data transmission between the Orange Line’s stations and its Operations Control Centre.
“Complex and large-scale railway projects require not just deep technical expertise but also seamless collaboration across partners,” said Stuart Hendry, Vice President of Enterprise Sales for Network Infrastructure at Nokia Asia Pacific. “Together with ST Engineering and First One Systems, we are delivering a world-class solution that meets the highest international standards.”
Nokia’s solution includes its 7250 Interconnect Router, 7210 Service Access System, and advanced service management platforms, designed to reduce operational complexity while providing real-time visibility into network performance.
When completed, the 35.9-kilometre Orange Line will include both underground and elevated sections, marking a significant step forward in Bangkok’s public transport modernization.
Source: Nokia
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