Migrating to FRMCS

With over two decades of experience, Kontron Transportation supports railways across Europe in their successful migration from GSM-R to FRMCS - the Future Railway Mobile Communication System.

The future of rail is digital: Increasing volumes of data, the automation of train operations, and unprecedented security requirements call for a 5G-based system with high bandwidth, advanced end-to-end encryption, and support for ultra-reliable, low-latency communication. Our deep industry expertise and a portfolio of tailor-made end-to-end solutions make us the #1 partner for railway operators during their transition to FRMCS.

A Challenging Transition

Operational Continuity

Migration plans must ensure minimal disruption to operations to maintain service continuity. 

Interoperability

Compatibility with existing systems must be achieved, with the ability to upgrade individual modules in the future. 

Funding Strategies

Substantial financial investments call for smart funding strategies and suppliers who provide flexible solutions.  

Competency Development

Technical expertise in both GSM-R and FRMCS is required to plan and implement efficient migration strategies. 

Supply Chain Readiness

Rail operators ready to transition need access to suppliers with the ability and capacity to deliver comprehensive solutions. 

Risk Management

Robust mitigation strategies are essential to address risks throughout the migration process. 

End-to-End Solutions from the Global Industry Leader

Kontron Transportation is a leading system integrator backed by a wide partner network and unparalleled railway industry expertise. Our engineers played a pioneering role in the rollout of GSM-R, and today, we’re at the forefront of shaping the future with FRMCS standardization. With our dedication to railways, we deliver solutions that set new benchmarks for quality and security in mission-critical networks.

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GSM-R

Our communication solutions support the entire range of EIRNE railway voice and data communication system requirements, with guaranteed performance at speeds exceeding 500 km/h (310 mph). 

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5G FRMCS

With railway-dedicated 5G access and core, our FRMCS technology supports new services and enables secure applications with higher performance, flexibility and availability than ever before.

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MCx

Based on the FRMCS standardization (3GPP, ETSI), MCx is the integral service control subsystem supporting functions that replace GSM-R equivalent features such as point-to-point or private calls, group calls, and rail emergency calls.   

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5G RAN

Designed for mission-critical networks that operate under extreme conditions, our 5G-based Radio Access Network is reliable, robust, and ready for the future.  It offers a key enabler called whitespace for the transition phase from GSM-R to FRMCS, which allows efficient coexistence and concurrent usage of the 900Mhz frequency range.

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The Kontron Advantage: Key FRMCS-Ready Capabilities

Full Compliance with FRMCS Standards

Full Compliance with FRMCS Standards

Smooth Interworking Between GSM‑R and FRMCS

Smooth Interworking Between GSM‑R and FRMCS

Innovative Whitespace Concept

Innovative Whitespace Concept

Complete End‑to‑End Solution

Complete End‑to‑End Solution

Downloads

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Whitepaper: GSM-R to FRMCS Migration Strategy

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Brochure: Next-Gen Dispatcher Solutions

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Brochure: MCx for Main Lines

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Brochure: MCx for Secondary Lines

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