Iridium's Advanced Certus System Used by Brazil's Railway Network

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) has joined forces with Satcom Direct Brasil and MRS Logística S.A. to deploy cutting-edge satellite connectivity across the MRS Logística railway network. Through this association, MRS has become the first railway operator in Brazil to adopt the Iridium Certus 700 service for real-time communication between train drivers and operation centers. Railway operation centers need to stay in touch with locomotive operators to coordinate movements, ensure safety and manage traffic ...