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Iridium Certus Selected by Brazilian Railway Operator MRS Logistica for Reliable Weather-Resilient Satellite Connectivity
Satcom Direct Brasil and MRS Logística are deploying Iridium Certus terminals for reliable positive train control and essential rail line interoperability
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[{"type":"text","content":"Satcom Direct Brasil and MRS Logística are deploying Iridium Certus terminals for reliable positive train control and essential rail line interoperability\nMCLEAN, Va., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that Satcom Direct Brasil, a distributor of critical telecommunications services, and MRS Logística S.A., a freight train operator, have implemented Iridium Certus® satellite connectivity on MRS Logística's railway network for the first time in Brazil. The Iridium Certus 700 service will be used to enable real-time communication between train drivers and operation centers, resulting in a faster and safer logistical process.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nRailway operation centers manage the traffic of all locomotives. For efficient management, it is essential to maintain constant contact with the train drivers. Any communication failure can cause railway blockages or accidents. With Iridium Certus, MRS Logística's locomotives have a reliable data channel to exchange critical rail traffic control information in real time. This allows precise train location management, increasing efficiency and safety.\nIridium partner Satcom Direct Brasil installed the Iridium Certus Connected® Thales MissionLINK® 700 equipment on MRS Logística's locomotives. This equipment is robust and durable, ideal for railway environments, and provides a secure link of up to 704 Kbps. It connects the locomotive onboard computer and other essential devices for rail traffic management. This represents a significant operational gain, allowing more trains to operate, increasing the number of trips, and reducing accidents. Satcom Direct Brasil is providing 24/7 support, ensuring efficient real-time connection provided by Iridium's truly global satellite network.\n\"With Iridium Certus, MRS Logística can reduce the distance between trains and monitor exactly where each train is. This represents a significant operational gain both in efficiency in the volume of cargo transported and in safety thanks to precise monitoring that allows more trains to operate. It is an innovative and essential service for our operations,\" said Fernando Martins Manzotti, railway specialist, telecommunications systems, MRS Logística.\nThe MRS train network is crucial to...