Kordia is making inroads into the rail sector, with the successful completion of two networks at the recently-upgraded Parramatta Railway Station and Chatswood Transport Interchange in New South Wales.

Wondering where advanced telecommunications and specialist network solutions come into play in a railway station?

Parramatta and Chatswood urgently required a Wireless Distributed antenna system to support a number of technologies with rail corridors and infrastructure.

Kordia was able to deliver a high performance, cost effective network solution to support mobile telecommunications, rail network radio systems and emergency services communications.

With extensive experience in specialised coverage design at shopping centres, corporate buildings, international airports, sporting grounds and transport tunnels, Kordia has a strong understanding of the coverage requirements in these complex environments.

“Kordia has leveraged its strength in network design and installation to develop clever solutions for complex in-building environments,” said Kordia’s Managing Director, Peter Robson.

“Our expertise has been going from strength to strength, diversifying from stadiums to airports and now transport terminals.”

Kordia designed, installed, verified and commissioned the Government Radio Network in-building system at the Parramatta Railway Station, which supports emergency, essential services and agencies’ operational communication needs.

In July this year, Kordia also designed and deployed wireless coverage for cellular networks and land mobile radio (LMR) at the Chatswood Transport Interchange.

From retail areas, railway concourse and platforms to public areas, basement docks and underground multi-storey car parks, Kordia created a robust and cost effective coverage system that accommodated multiple cellular carriers and different technologies.

Kordia designed a passive distributed antenna system, which was approved by all the key mobile carriers and LMR operators. By using visually discreet antennas and links, Kordia cleverly integrated the system into the architecturally-designed building while ensuring adherence to strict fire rating codes for all materials used.