5G for rail is a reality—are you ready?

Name: InnoTrans 2026 event
Start: 09/22/2026 07:00:00
End: 09/25/2026 14:00:00
Location: Hall 4.1, Booth: 710 in Messe Berlin,

The next era of rail communications is here.

InnoTrans 2026 event

Sep 22, 2026 09:00

to Sep 25, 2026 16:00 (CET)

Hall 4.1, Booth: 710 in Messe Berlin,
Berlin, Germany

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Registration is now open, and we look forward to welcoming you to the event, which takes place from September 22 to 25 in Berlin, Germany.

5G for rail is a reality—are you ready?

Ericsson enables railway infrastructure operators to move from planning to rollout with next-generation 5G mission-critical networks, leading the transition to Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) and beyond with the performance, resilience, and security required for modern rail operations.

Through active participation in live FRMCS trials, combined with deep ecosystem partnerships that validate interoperability in live rail environments, Ericsson delivers end-to-end solutions built to keep trains in motion—whatever comes.

Rail connectivity, however, goes beyond keeping trains in motion. From passenger broadband to bandwidth-intensive applications along 5G rail corridors, Ericsson enables communications service providers and railway operators to align critical and commercial needs on a single, secure, and scalable foundation.

The next era of rail communications is here.

Are you ready?

Arnhemtrain train station the Netherlands

See FRMCS in action

From trials across Europe to live rail corridor deployments — explore radio planning, network design, and validating interoperability in live environments, and a physical rail site installation. FRMCS is moving from specification to reality.

Discover one 5G solution

A single, standards-based 5G solution covering train control, operational communications, trackside worker safety, and passenger broadband — with capabilities including cybersecurity, sensing, and network-based positioning. Ready to deploy wherever rail needs to modernize.

Explore the FRMCS ecosystem

Partnering with device and application vendors, supporting interoperability testing, and building delivery momentum across Europe and beyond — we make sure every part of the ecosystem is ready when rail needs it.

Radio planning for railways: Transition to FRMCS – Ericsson

Transitioning to FRMCS requires careful planning to ensure cost-efficiency and operational reliability in railway networks. Learn how structured dimensioning and robust strategies can enable a seamless shift from GSM-R, empowering rail managers to modernize with confidence.

From 2G to 5G on Swedish train routes

In a European collaborative project (MORANE-2), the global mission critical communication standard for trains will be tested, upgrading from the current 2G-based system (GSM-R) to the new 5G-based FRMCS. For the first time in a public mobile network, Telia, together with Trafikverket and Ericsson, will be responsible for setting and testing the new communication standard. A 40 km long train route will be included in this test.

Multi-operator core networks - a highly effective path to the future of railway communications

Why do railway infrastructure managers and mobile network operators need to take advantage of the Multi-Operator Core Networks architecture to share usage of their radio access networks? What will be the top benefits for them going on this track? Find out in this blog post.

Supercharging Australia’s rail transformation

Australia’s railways are undergoing a transformation with 5G-powered FRMCS, replacing outdated systems to enhance safety and efficiency. Ericsson is at the forefront, delivering next-gen connectivity to modernize operations and elevate nationwide rail performance.

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