Positions 11 Dec 2024

ETCS BL3 - FRMCS compatibility

With the Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) set to become obsolete between 2030-2035, the migration to the Future Rail Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) faces significant implementation challenges for railways.

These challenges, coupled with significant resource demands and operational risks, raise serious concerns about the feasibility of a timely FRMCS migration.

Download below our joint position paper.