RADIO DISPATCH FOR TRANSPORTATION

Radio Dispatch for Road, Rail, Air and Sea Transport.

Omnitronics tailors radio dispatch by transport mode, from bus and rail networks to airport ground operations, ports and volunteer sea rescue, all with Advanced Location Services.

Industry

Transportation

When it comes to complex coordination and communication needs, few industries are as demanding as transportation. From location services keeping track of a large number of vehicles across a metropolitan bus network, to organizing ground operations at an international airport, to directing rail crews along the line, to coordinating vessel traffic through one of the world's busiest ports, radio communications form an integral part of transportation and logistics: on land, in the air and at sea.

It's true that there are a number of similarities common to the dispatch needs of every mode of transport: every sector must be able to easily communicate with emergency services in the event of a security or safety issue. But each also comes with its own unique considerations: what matters most at the rail yard may not be a concern on the taxi rank, and a port authority's regulatory needs look very different to those of a volunteer sea rescue crew. That's why working with dispatch experts across the full spectrum of transportation, covering road, rail, aviation, logistics, ports and marine rescue, is critical.

 

 

Communications

Tailoring the Right Communications Solution

Choosing the most effective dispatch system for each form of transport can be a challenge. Omnitronics has an array of products designed with the needs of transportation providers in mind. The omnicore Express radio dispatch console, for instance, is an ideal solution for small- to medium-sized dispatch centers, such as a single-site port authority or a volunteer rescue base, who want the powerful functionality of digital radio and the flexibility of RoIP, without necessarily needing the complexity of a full server.

For those with more comprehensive radio needs, omnicore Enterprise supports larger dispatch centers, such as major rail networks, international ports and multi-region rescue coordination, that require a centralized server for command and control, with added capability to handle more operators and channels.

Railways may be seeking a system to streamline networks between train control centers and shunting staff. Airports could be coordinating ground operations from security to baggage handling. Ports need to manage arrivals and departures of large vessels over VHF Marine Band. Volunteer sea rescue teams need a system simple enough to train new operators on in minutes. Whatever your requirements, consultation with Omnitronics can point you to the right radio dispatch solution.

Both omnicore Express and omnicore Enterprise also feature support for Advanced Location Services, always a vital component of transportation management. Having access to accurate, real-time position data for every vehicle or vessel in a fleet is an enormous operational asset.

Coverage

Solutions By Mode

Road & Rail

From central control rooms monitoring traffic on major arteries and through tunnels, to coordinating control centers and shunting crews across rail yards, with location tracking, group calling, duress alerts and simplified onboarding for new operators built in.

Marine & Sea Rescue

Built for volunteer-staffed rescue operations, with Rapid Recall transmission playback, remote Channel Change and fully customizable, touchscreen-ready consoles. 

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Urban Transport

Purpose-built for bus and ferry networks moving people from A to B, with layered security features, call queue management and one-touch emergency alerts that put driver safety first.

Aviation & Ground Operations

Coordinate security, maintenance, ticketing and baggage handling across a single unified radio dispatch network, with the reliability airport operations demand.

Ports & Vessel Traffic

Purpose-built for VHF Marine Band communication, supporting both legacy analog systems and modern digital infrastructure. Solutions support AIS, RSSI Voting, ATIS and DSC standards, integrating into VTMS, CSS and GMDSS. 

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White Paper

VoIP for Radio Networks

Radio over IP (RoIP) adds significant value to Radio Networks. This White Paper explores the many benefits of this technology and discusses the range of differing applications in which it can be used.

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Transportation

Omnitronics Dispatch in the Transportation Sector

A number of urban transit operators in Australia, the UK and Canada have experienced the benefits of switching to a better radio communications solution. Brisbane City Council upgraded its bus fleet communications to omnicore dispatch, with terrific results: a more simplified training process for new operators, integrated security features such as duress alerts at the touch of a button and more efficient communications overall thanks to features such as group calling and call queue management.

UK Metro Bus Transit and Canada's City of Longueuil transit corporation have taken a similar path, standardising on omnicore to keep drivers, control room staff and patrons connected across their networks, with emergency alert workflows built specifically for bus driver duress situations.

Beyond voice, omnicore consoles support Aux I/O integration, letting dispatch operators trigger remote devices at the push of a button: opening or closing doors, sounding alarms, locking or unlocking gates and more. And with Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC / PoC), field personnel stay reachable on any device, integrating as standard with Omnitronics' omniGate software gateways.

Urban Transport

  • Brisbane City Council (Australia): bus fleet communications powered by omnicore dispatch.
  • UK Metro Bus Transit: large-scale metropolitan bus network communications running on omnicore dispatch.
  • City of Longueuil (Canada): omnicore Enterprise dispatch keeping staff and patrons moving for the transit corporation.

Ports

  • Port Hedland Port Authority (Australia): the nation's largest tonnage port, with remote configuration from Perth.
  • Port of Antwerp (Belgium): one of Europe's busiest ports, handling 200M+ tonnes of freight annually.
  • Groningen Seaports (Netherlands): RediTALK-Flex across VHF Marine and private channels.

Read the full Ports & Maritime industry page →

Marine & Sea Rescue

  • Coastguard Nelson (New Zealand): upgraded to omnicore Express to help keep mariners safe.
  • Surf Life Saving New Zealand: unifying disparate rescue networks nationwide.
  • Vane Brothers (USA): tugboat operator modernizing marine radio dispatch with omnicore, connected via omniGate software gateways.

Read the full Sea Rescue industry page →

“A port can operate without a radar and without AIS, but it cannot operate without radio communications.”

Bruce Mills, Global Business Development Director, Wärtsilä Voyage Solutions

Three Systems. One Platform.

Three omnicore Dispatch Systems. One platform.

 

All editions share the same core dispatch architecture and intelligence. The right choice depends on the size and complexity of your operation, and every edition is designed to scale as your requirements grow.

Protocol support extends beyond P25 and DMR: analog conventional, MPT and SIP networks are supported too, with an ever-expanding list of interoperable radio vendors and technologies via omniconnect.

SMALL ORGANIZATIONS

omnicore Express

Radio Dispatch Console

Feature-rich dispatch on a Windows PC

 

Concurrent operators Up to 5 simultaneous
Max channels / talk paths 12
Max configured operators 40
SIP extensions 16 w 3 Lines per Extension
P25 Phase 1 FDMA and Phase 2 TDMA
DMR Tier 2 Conventional and Tier 3 Trunked
Deployment Windows PC
Procurement CapEx and OpEx options
Support 24/7/365 omnicare Premium Performance & Protection Plan

 

ENQUIRE ABOUT EXPRESS

Built for 1-5 dispatchers - ready to scale into the Essentials or Enterprise platform.

MEDIUM ORGANIZATIONS

omnicore Essentials

Radio Dispatch Console

Feature-rich dispatch on a Windows PC

 

Concurrent operators Up to 8 simultaneous
Max channels/talk paths 24
Max configured operators 80
SIP extensions 16 w 3 Lines Per Extension
P25 Phase 1 FDMA and Phase 2 TDMA
DMR Tier 2 Conventional and Tier 3 Trunked
Deployment On-site / data center
Availability High availability & redundancy
Procurement CapEx and OpEx options
Support 24/7/365 omnicare Premium Performance & Protection Plan

 

ENQUIRE ABOUT ESSENTIALS

Ready to scale into the Enterprise platform.

MEDIUM-LARGE ORGANIZATIONS

omnicore Enterprise

Dispatch System

Full-scale dispatch for complex networks

 

Concurrent operators 100+
Max channels/talk paths 200+
Max configured operators >1000
SIP extensions 32 w 3 Lines Per Extension
P25 Phase 1 FDMA and Phase 2 TDMA
DMR Tier 2 Conventional and Tier 3 Trunked
Deployment On-site / data center
Availability High availability & redundancy
Procurement CapEx and OpEx options
Support 24/7/365 omnicare Premium Performance & Protection Plan

 

ENQUIRE ABOUT ENTERPRISE

Ready to scale as big as you need

Why Omnitronics

Why Transportation Organizations and Resellers Choose Omnitronics

 

Omnitronics has been delivering mission-critical communications infrastructure for over 40 years, across some of the world's most demanding transportation, emergency services and industrial environments.

40+ Years of Critical Comms Experience

Proven deployments across road, rail, aviation and maritime networks worldwide. The depth of experience comes from operating in environments where downtime is not an option.

Genuine Multi-Vendor Interoperability

omniconnect bridges P25, DMR, analog and SIP across different manufacturers and protocols, without requiring infrastructure replacement. Deploy on what you already own and trust.

omnicare 24/7/365 Support

The omnicare Premium Performance & Protection Plan provides around-the-clock support every day of the year. For transportation operations that run continuously, so does our support team.

CapEx and OpEx Flexibility

All omnicore editions are available under both capital expenditure and operational expenditure procurement models, giving transportation organizations and their budget holders flexibility in how they invest.

Ready to Deploy. Built to Customize.

omnicore is ready to implement out of the box for standard transportation environments, and fully customisable where unique operational requirements demand it.

A Partner for Resellers and Integrators

omnicore adds a high-value dispatch layer to existing transportation radio deployments, one that your customers can see working in their own environment before they sign anything. No infrastructure rip-and-replace required.

We'll find the perfect system for your individual needs.

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