Introducing FRMCS in Sweden
Railways in Europe are facing a major technological shift. Now, Trafikverket is introducing Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in Sweden, the new and modern mobile communication system for railways based on 5G standards.
Today's mobile communication system for railways, based on 2G, GSM-R, is approaching the end of its service life and does not meet our increased communication needs. In order to continue to operate safe and secure railway traffic in Sweden and Europe, we need to replace GSM-R with a new system.
FRMCS is Flexible, Efficient and Secure
FRMCS has increased reliability and higher security compared to GSM-R. Is an enabler for the digitalization of the railway based on technical standardization and harmonization. A prerequisite for continued safe rail traffic in Sweden and Europé and a cornerstone for an interconnected European railway system – what we call interoperability.
International work
Trafikverket is, to a large extent, involved in the development of FRMCS specifications and standards to ensure interoperability and efficient communication across the entire European rail network, for example Europes Rail, ETSI and UIC.
Time table
National roll-out of FRMCS 2030-2032.
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