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Transforming Mass Transit

Mass transit systems have a key role to play in not only reducing transportation’s carbon footprint but also bringing communities together, promoting economic opportunity and increasing tourism. But in order for mass transit to influence this change, passengers must buy in to the experience. Meeting their needs often requires the transformation of transportation systems and infrastructure. Belden helps agencies and authorities control, manage and visualize their mass transit system through a single, unified network. Let’s work together to develop reliable, sustainable transit systems.
4 mass-transit users projected by 2027
6 gallons of gas saved every year in the U.S. due to mass transit
6 new light-rail systems open every year
186 YOY increase in weekly ransomware attacks on mass transit since 2020
  • Our Capabilities
  • Network Resilience
  • Data Anomaly Detection
  • Network Convergence

Our Capabilities

Current infrastructure carried passengers through the last century, but can it support the demands of the next century? Mass transportation is on an inevitable journey toward modernization, needing to overcome legacy infrastructure, cyber threats and intense passenger requirements along the way. Integrating intelligent systems is only part of the equation. Belden understands the complexities of mass transit and works with you to address them via a comprehensive approach. Together, we’ll streamline operations and centralize your maintenance and control.
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Network Resilience

Mass Transit poses an inherent industrial networking challenge: how to ensure timely, reliable access to critical data across an operation that spans thousands of kilometers and consists of vehicles in constant motion? Solutions in this space require industrial-grade resilience in order to support disruption-free operations.

 

Network resilience enables mass transit systems to adapt to disruption and maintain network functionality. This keeps passengers safe and on schedule while avoiding unplanned shutdowns. Control centers never lose sight of operations and can make decisions quickly to minimize confusion and frustration. No matter the cause of disruption – power outage, weather event, or construction mishap – Belden Network Resilience ensures secure and 


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Data Anomaly Detection

In an ever-changing network environment as is found in mass transit operations, the ability to effectively and efficiently monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity anomalies (wired and/or wireless) is of critical importance. When properly detected, unusual patterns, irregularities, and behaviors may be used to mitigate performance issues or system failures before they occur.

 

Data anomaly detection helps control centers monitor mass transit network health and actively generates intelligence regarding unexpected events, changing conditions, and maintenance needs. This allows support teams to react fast to minimize downtime and improve service quality.

 
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Network Convergence

From ticketing and passenger amenities to onboard surveillance and vital control systems, a mass transit operation is an ever-evolving heterogeneous patchwork of disparate systems provided by multiple manufacturers.  It’s common to have newer lines of service outfitted with the latest and greatest digital technologies while legacy lines of service operate on decades-old technology. And yet still, they must all be monitored and managed as a whole in order to ensure reliable operation.

 

Network convergence unites the networks that support critical and non-critical, legacy and greenfield systems alike. When they can communicate and share data effectively, passenger experiences improve, safety and security become stronger, and operational efficiency is easier to manage.

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To Improve Mass Transit Efficiency, Start by Connecting Operational Silos

Reimagining passenger and worker experiences means connecting people, assets, systems, sites and processes.