Kontron AG, a global provider of IoT and embedded computing technology, has announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop a next-generation 5G FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) PC3 modem as part of the MORANE 2 European railway communications initiative.
FRMCS is set to become the new 5G standard for railway operational communications, designed to be adaptable to the needs of rail organisations both within Europe and worldwide.
The new modem will be based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X72 5G Modem-RF System, a platform known for its performance, energy efficiency and reliability. Kontron will integrate this technology into a rugged, railway-compliant modem capable of meeting the operational demands of European rail networks.
Key advantages include support for dedicated 5G railway communication frequency bands n100 (900 MHz FDD, BW 5 MHz) and n101 (1900 MHz TDD, BW 10 MHz), as well as the public n28 band. This will allow the modem to provide secure, high-speed and resilient connectivity for both operational needs and passenger services.
Industry Collaboration
Hannes Niederhauser, CEO of Kontron AG, said:
“We are excited to partner with Qualcomm Technologies to bring the power of 5G to the railway sector. The Snapdragon X72 5G Modem-RF System offers the performance and resilience needed for MORANE 2. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for railway communications.”
Enrico Salvatori, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm Europe, Inc., added:
“We are pleased to announce this 5G FRMCS modem collaboration with Kontron—an important development in the transformation of European railway systems through enhanced connectivity. Like all Qualcomm modems, the Snapdragon X72 5G Modem-RF System is engineered for exceptional performance, reliability and efficiency, making it an ideal solution for rail operations.”
The collaboration forms part of the MORANE 2 programme, a European initiative advancing the implementation of FRMCS and paving the way for the digitalisation and harmonisation of railway communications across the continent.
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