Rail sector starts 5G FRMCS trials
Europe’s rail sector has entered the laboratory integration phase for FRMCS, the 5G-based communication system intended to replace GSM-R, with field trials planned from 2027.
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Europe’s rail sector has entered the laboratory integration phase for FRMCS, the 5G-based communication system intended to replace GSM-R, with field trials planned from 2027.
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