The UUC line – which connects the inland residential area of Çekmeköy with the Üsküdar coastal area – will be 17 km in length, including 16 stations and one depot. Using driverless trains for the first time in Turkey, the line will host 21 driverless trains and a total of 126 metro cars.
The system that has been commissioned covers only the first section of the line which is already open (from stations one to nine). Once the second section is completed, the full TETRA solution will be deployed.
It allows communication between passengers and the control centre – an absolute necessity for driverless vehicles – as well as security, maintenance and operational staff. Driver communications are also provided where the train is operated in manual mode.
The solution comprises NEBULA infrastructure; CeCo-TRANS – a control centre specially designed for the transportation market; new, broadband-ready SC20 hand-portable radios; SRG3900 mobile radios; and EN50155/EN45545 RTP-603 onboard radio equipment including the new RCC-3000 user interface, which has a 8” colour touchscreen and a highly configurable user interface.
“We are delighted to have had the opportunity to work on this ground breaking project,” said Ignacio Callén, Teltronic’s regional sales director.
"This new digital TETRA system will significantly enhance critical communications for Istanbul Metro, driving efficiency and promoting safety whilst contributing to an improved service for passengers".
“This win also builds on our long-term relationship with Elsitel, with whom we are working on numerous metro projects”.
