SIST EN 301 515 V1.0.1:2004

• Abstract:

  Endorsement in the form of an EN of the ETSI TSs corresponding the the GSM / 3GPP specs modified as a result of the CRs arising from the work within the ToR of STF139. Specs to be endorsed: 23.008, 23.018, 23.067, 23.087, 23.094, 24.008, 24.080, 24.087, 29.002, 01.04, 02.68, 22.004, 22.030, 22.087, 22.094, 23.060, 32.005, 27.007, 02.69, 03.64, 04.18, 04.60, 08.08, 03.20, 03.68, 03.69, 04.64, 04.68, 04.69, 08.58, 11.10-1, 11.10-3, 11.11.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2004
• ICS: 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
• ICS: 45.020 - Railway engineering in general
• Technical Committee: RES - Radio equipment and systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Due Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Directive: 2010-01-4558 - Pravilnik o železniških signalnovarnostnih napravah
• Mandate: M 275
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 515 V1.0.0 (2001-03) - Global System for Mobile communication (GSM); Requirements for GSM operation on railways

Overview

SIST EN 301 515 V1.0.1:2004 defines the essential requirements for the use of the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) on railway networks. This Slovenian standard, harmonized with the European Norm (EN 301 515), addresses the adaptation and application of GSM and related 3GPP specifications for railways. Its goal is to support interoperability across trans-European high-speed rail systems, ensuring reliable, secure, and effective mobile communications for railway operations.

The standard references a range of GSM and UMTS technical specifications that were modified to meet the unique demands of the railway environment. These modifications arise from industry requirements and align with directives on interoperability for European high-speed rail networks.

Key Topics

• GSM for Railways: Focuses on adapting GSM, originally developed for general mobile communications, for specific railway operational needs.
• Referenced Specifications: Lists numerous 3GPP and ETSI technical specifications crucial to railway operation, including areas like call handling, data transmission, supplementary services, and management functions.
• Interoperability: Aligns with EU Directive 96/48/EC to facilitate interoperable communication across European high-speed railway systems.
• UIC Systems: Considers requirements from the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC) for compatibility in international contexts.
• Modified Requirements: Implements enhancements to existing GSM specifications ensuring they meet the demanding on-track operational and safety needs.

Applications

The standard provides practical value for:

• Railway Infrastructure Operators: Ensures communications systems conform to established European requirements, supporting efficient and interoperable railway operations.
• Telecommunications System Integrators: Guides the adaptation and deployment of GSM/UMTS-based communication systems suitable for railway environments.
• Equipment Manufacturers: Directs the development of mobile devices, network components, and supporting infrastructure compatible with railway-operational GSM requirements.
• Railway Safety & Operations: Supports secure and reliable communication for operational control, emergency calls, and group communications between train staff and control centers.
• Certification and Compliance: Enables stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with interoperability and safety standards as mandated by European legislation.

Related Standards

Several related standards and technical specifications are referenced or endorsed within SIST EN 301 515 V1.0.1:2004, including:

• ETSI TS 100 590: MSC–BSS interface specifications for GSM networks.
• ETSI EN 300 925 & 926: Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) and Voice Broadcast Service (VBS).
• ETSI TS 101 503: Radio Resource Control protocols.
• ETSI TS 23.008, 23.067, 24.008: UMTS and GSM service organization and call handling.
• ETSI TS 29.002: Mobile Application Part (MAP) specification.
• ETSI TS 32.005: Telecommunication management, charging, and billing.

These standards collectively ensure that railway GSM systems are robust, interoperable, and capable of meeting regulatory expectations.

Keywords: GSM for railways, telecommunication standards, railway interoperability, 3GPP specifications, railway engineering, mobile communication on railways, ETSI standards.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2004
Globalni mobilni komunikacijski sistem (GSM) - Zahteve za obratovanje sistema
GSM na železnicah
Global System for Mobile communication (GSM); Requirements for GSM operation on
railways
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 515 Version 1.0.1
ICS:
33.070.50 Globalni sistem za mobilno Global System for Mobile
telekomunikacijo (GSM) Communication (GSM)
45.020 Železniška tehnika na Railway engineering in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

ETSI EN 301 515 V1.0.1 (2001-10)
European Standard (Telecommunications series)

Global System for Mobile communication (GSM);
Requirements for GSM operation on railways

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Reference
DEN/MSG-00001
Keywords
GSM, UIC
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Abbreviations.7
4 GSM for use in UIC systems.7
Annex A (informative): Change history .8
History .9

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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Mobile
Standards Group (MSG).
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 12 October 2001
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 January 2002
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 July 2002
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 July 2002

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1 Scope
The present document identifies the 3GPP Technical Specifications which contain provisions relating to the use of
GSM for application on railway networks.
The present document is applicable to GSM communication systems embraced by the European Council Directive
96/48/EC [35] on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, subsequent revisions do apply.
[1] ETSI TS 100 590: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Mobile-
services Switching Centre - Base Station System (MSC - BSS) interface; Layer 3 specification
(GSM 08.08 version 8.5.0 Release 1999)".
[2] ETSI TS 100 596: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Base Station
Controller - Base Transceiver Station (BSC - BTS) interface; Layer 3 specification (GSM 08.58
version 8.4.0 Release 1999)".
[3] ETSI TS 100 607-1: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Mobile
Station (MS) conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance specification (GSM 11.10-1
version 8.2.0 Release 1999)".
[4] ETSI TS 100 929: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Security
related network functions (GSM 03.20 version 8.0.0 Release 1999)".
[5] ETSI TS 100 933: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Voice Group
Call Service (VGCS); Stage 2 (GSM 03.68 version 8.2.0 Release 1999)".
[6] ETSI TS 100 934: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Voice
Broadcast Service (VBS); Stage 2 (GSM 03.69 version 8.2.0 Release 1999)".
[7] ETSI TS 100 948: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Group Call
Control (GCC) protocol (GSM 04.68 version 8.1.0 Release 1999)".
[8] ETSI TS 100 949: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Broadcast Call
Control (BCC) protocol (GSM 04.69 version 8.1.0 Release 1999)".
[9] ETSI TS 100 977: "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Spec
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