Redline Connects Passengers on Utah Transit Authority's High Speed Commuter Train


TORONTO, Canada, September 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- Redline's RedACCESS(TM) AN80i Enables Passengers to Access Free
On-Board High Speed Wireless Internet Services

Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline") (TSX and AIM: RDL), a
leading provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products,
today announced that Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has selected Redline's
RedACCESS AN80i broadband wireless platform to provide passengers with free
Wi-Fi access aboard UTA's new high speed commuter train.

Redline's AN80i point to multipoint products were deployed on 12
double-decker trains on the new 40 mile (64 km) FrontRunner commuter rail
between Ogden City and Salt Lake City in Utah. The RedACCESS system was
installed along the tracks at 0.5 to 2.5 mile intervals. The track-side units
communicate with on-board units connected to Wi-Fi access points on each
train. As the train passes along the 40 mile corridor, connections from one
access point to another are handed off, providing passengers seamless high
speed connectivity.

Redline's Value Added Distribution Partner, Talley Communications, was
responsible for providing the equipment necessary to carry out the project.
"Picking the right product is critical for these types of projects, and
pairing up Redline products with an integrator like Wasatch, ensures success
in the solution delivered," said Hal Wooden, Vice President, Talley
Communications.

Redline's Certified Integration Partners Wasatch Electric and Nomad
Digital were contracted by UTA to install and deploy the solution. The Utah
Transit Authority network is the latest commuter rail project for which Nomad
Digital has selected Redline's broadband wireless products.

"Free high-speed WiFi services will enable UTA to increase its ridership
by attracting business commuters who want to use their time more
effectively," said Jim Clark, Project Manager, Wasatch Electric. "Working
with reliable partners and Redline's high performance equipment enables us to
deliver on time every time."

Six weeks after the opening of the new commuter rail, the number of
passengers using Wi-Fi increased from 300 per day in May 2008 to 900 per day
in July 2008.

"The potential for providing mobile broadband data links to transit and
other mobile vehicle fleets is largely untapped in the USA. The FrontRunner
train project has provided us with a world-class reference site and we are
already working on new opportunities in the US with Redline, Wasatch and
Talley," said Nigel Wallbridge, Executive Chairman of Nomad Digital.

"UTA is truly a forward-looking organization that will set the trend for
advanced transportation and customer services in the future," said
Christopher Koeneman, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Redline
Communications. "We are thrilled that the RedACCESS products were chosen as
part of the solution."

RedCONNEX(TM)

Redline's RedCONNEX family of broadband wireless infrastructure products
have been deployed by companies worldwide to support a range of applications
including mobile backhaul, video surveillance, storage and business
continuity, premium Internet access, and other voice, video and data
services. The RedCONNEX product family includes the AN-50e high speed
wireless point-to- point (PTP) Ethernet bridge, the AN-30e carrier-grade TDM
backhaul solution for mobility and enterprise network operators, and the new
AN-80i broadband wireless backhaul solution. Operating in the 4.9 GHz, 5.4
GHz and 5.8 GHz spectrum bands, the AN-80i leverages Redline's proven OFDM
technology to deliver industry-leading, high-speed Ethernet throughput up to
90Mbps and flexible software defined configurations.

RedACCESS(TM)

Redline's newly-branded RedACCESS family of broadband wireless
infrastructure products have been deployed by companies worldwide to support
a range of applications including mobile backhaul, video surveillance,
storage and business continuity, premium internet access, and other voice,
video and data services. The RedACCESS product family includes the AN-50e
high speed wireless point-to-multipoint (PMP) Ethernet bridge, and the
point-to- multipoint AN-80i broadband wireless backhaul solution. Operating
in the 4.9GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz spectrum bands, the RedACCESS family
leverages Redline's proven OFDM technology to deliver industry-leading,
high-speed Ethernet throughput up to 48Mbps and flexible software defined
configurations.

About Talley Communications

Talley Communications Corp. is a leading distributor of wireless 
communications infrastructure and mobile products. Talley's corporate 
offices are in Los Angeles, CA, with stocking facilities in Dallas, 
Kansas City, Los Angeles(2), Phoenix, Sacramento, Seattle and now, 
New Braunfels. Talley Communications was founded in 1983 and is a 
privately held family-owned company. For more information please visit: 
http://www.talleycom.com.

About Utah Transit Authority

Established in 1970, UTA has become a multi-modal transportation leader 
that is 100 percent accessible with 69 light rail vehicles, 30 commuter rail 
cars and more than 600 buses. UTA's TRAX light rail system is currently 
averaging between 40,000 and 50,000 riders a day along its 15-mile Salt 
Lake-Sandy line and the 4-mile University Line. UTA is an ISO 14001:2004 
9001:2000 certified agency. During the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, UTA's 
transit system was declared a great success on the international scene - 
carrying more than four million Olympic
riders.

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital, based in Newcastle, UK is the world leader in the 
provision of high speed broadband communication (including WiMax), to and 
from trains, with more references than any other provider. Nomad, which 
was founded in 2002 has made a significant contribution to the evolution of 
WiMax in the transport sector with services ranging from total funding, 
designing, building, operation and life time maintenance of networks to 
the provision of our unique on-board multi-bearer switching technology. 
Its project references include the first ever train broadband service, the 
longest in-tunnel reference and the largest WiMax roll out for the rail 
sector, in the world.

About Wasatch Electric

Founded in 1919, Wasatch Electric specializes in all types of electrical 
construction, including telecommunications, industrial, commercial, 
design-build, service/maintenance and transportation. The company also 
provides comprehensive operations and maintenance and electrical repair 
services. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wasatch is a wholly owned 
subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME), a Fortune 500 company with over 
US$4.7 billion in annual revenues and a global leader in mechanical and 
electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services. 
EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its 
planning, installing, operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic 
systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, 
lighting, air conditioning, heating, security and power generation 
systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a
diverse range of businesses around the world. EMCOR's "knowledge in action"
slogan reflects its rare combination of global reach with local execution,
combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of
26,000 skilled employees at 140 locations worldwide.

About Redline Communications

Redline Communications (http://www.redlinecommunications.com) is a 
leading provider of standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline's 
RedMAX(TM) WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) systems and award-winning RedCONNEX(TM) 
family of broadband wireless infrastructure products enable service 
providers and other network operators to cost-effectively deliver 
high-bandwidth services including voice, video and data communications. 
Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with 
the continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband 
products. With more than 100,000 installations in 85 countries, and a global 
network of over 170 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps 
service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out 
wireless broadband networks to support advanced communications.

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    Redline Communications
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    canderson@redlinecommunications.com / cbani@redlinecommunications.com
    Tel: +1-905-479-8344

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