Railways
Powering digital railways with advanced connectivity
Unlock the power of digitalization with automation and AI
Railway operators need to ensure safe and timely journeys for millions of people and cargo. But they also need to achieve greater efficiency and higher levels of safety. To do this, they need smart communications networks that enable vast data-driven operations so they can automate their systems and transform their operations.
Connect every journey
Reliable, always-on connectivity delivers safe, secure and on-time journeys
Optimize every operation
Enhance OT cloud to boost automation and performance across data-driven operations
Unlock intelligence from every asset
Use AI, analytics and industrial IoT to turn asset data into smarter operational decisions
Build your railway communications network with Nokia
Mainline passenger and freight railways
Our railway communications solutions deliver mission-critical connectivity that helps mainline passenger and freight operators keep every journey safe, secure, on-time and fully connected. They enable greater operational efficiency, increased capacity and improved passenger experience.
Metro-urban railways
Our railway communications solutions help metro-urban operators build secure, efficient and sustainable digital railways that connect passengers to the people, places and things that matter to them most.
Discover our railway communications solutions
Explore the latest railways innovations and breakthroughs
Enabling the digital railway with FRMCS and Nokia’s 5G Radio Access Network
Understand FRMCS architecture, deployment and migration options.
Is your backbone network ready for FRMCS?
Learn how you can evolve your backbone to meet the 5G transport requirements of FRMCS.
Selecting Rail Telecoms Networks Built to Last
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Accelerate the digital rail journey with OT cloud
See how to harness the power of rail OT cloud.
Why Nokia for railways
Our railway communications solutions combine high-performance networking with technologies such as IoT, edge computing, cloud and AI to help rail operators improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and accelerate digital transformation. With a portfolio spanning mission-critical wireless, IP, optical, data center networking and cybersecurity, Nokia helps railways connect people, assets and operations with confidence. Our solutions support safer journeys, more automated operations and smarter use of data, enabling rail operators to increase capacity, improve performance and build future-ready networks that can evolve with changing demands.
Proven railway expertise
Decades of global railway industry experience delivering mission-critical communications solutions for mainline, metro and freight operators.
Technology leadership
Established global leaders in the end-to-end railway communications technologies, including 5G/FRMCS, IP and optical networks, cloud-native technologies, cloud and data center networks and GSM-R you need for modernization.
A leading force in the journey to FRMCS
Innovation that ensures continuity, compliance and performance throughout the GSM-R to FRMCS transition.
Customer success stories
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Scaling metro-urban travel for the digital age
Speeding rail travel for commuters in India
Digitalization for Perth’s railway future
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Frequently asked questions
A digital railway uses data, connectivity and automation to improve how rail systems operate. By turning operational data into insights, rail operators can deliver safer, more reliable and more efficient services. This approach helps them meet rising demand, improve passenger experience and keep services running on time while adapting to changing operational needs.
Digital railway solutions enable fully connected travel experiences, higher levels of automation and improved operational efficiency. They help reduce costs, increase capacity and enhance service quality. By using industrial IoT, advanced analytics and AI, operators can also predict maintenance issues and manage assets more effectively, leading to more reliable and streamlined operations.
Nokia provides mission-critical communications solutions that deliver secure, reliable connectivity for railway operations. Its portfolio includes 5G, IP and optical WAN, data center networking and cybersecurity solutions. These technologies support signalling and control systems while enabling the shift to modern standards such as FRMCS, helping rail operators transition to more digital, automated and future-ready networks.
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