This accelerated one-day course provides rail engineers and technical professionals with a clear understanding of the transition from GSM-R to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). It explores the fundamental differences in architecture, services, spectrum, and radio technology, highlighting how FRMCS leverages 5G capabilities to deliver enhanced performance, security, and flexibility. Through structured comparisons, participants gain the knowledge needed to appreciate the opportunities and challenges of modernising railway communications and supporting the shift towards the digital railway.

This self-paced on-demand distance learning course features illustrated course books, videos, tests and full tutor support.

During the course you'll learn:

• The key technological differences between GSM-R and FRMCS.
• How network architectures, radio technologies, and addressing schemes compare.
• The changes in spectrum allocation and radio operation.
• How 5G technology introduces stronger security and new capabilities for critical railway applications.

Who Would Benefit

This course is designed for railway engineers, telecom specialists, project managers, and technical administrators who need a clear overview of how FRMCS builds on and differs from GSM-R. It will be particularly valuable for those involved in planning, deploying, or supporting the next generation of railway communication systems, as well as stakeholders who need to understand the operational and technical impacts of the transition to 5G-based FRMCS.

Prerequisites

A background in GSM-R or GSM would be advantageous.

Course Modules

• Railway Communications
  
• Network Architecture
  
• Addressing
  
• Radio Technology
  
• Radio Spectrum
  
• Security GSM-R vs FRMCS