GSM-Railway

Experience the world’s leading GSM-R solution - safe, connected & future-ready rail journeys

Powering safe, seamless rail operations worldwide, Nokia’s GSM-Railway (GSM-R) delivers mission-critical connectivity trusted by operators on five continents.

What is GSM-R?

GSM-R is a proven digital platform that has become the standard for railway-specific voice and data operational services on five continents. Its total interoperability and compatibility greatly improve the safety and speed of all railway operations. It enables train drivers to communicate freely throughout transcontinental journeys, regardless of the country they are in.

In addition to providing standardized operational and safety features for national and cross-border rail networks, GSM-R seamlessly integrates regional services and applications such as the European Train Control System (ETCS).

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Why Nokia?

Nokia GSM-R solutions provide railway operators with a single, streamlined digital radio system that replaces all existing communication systems, helping to reduce costs, improve interoperability, and enhance safety. They also enable maintenance data to be transmitted in real time to the depot, reducing idle time, increasing capacity utilization, and ultimately lowering OPEX.

Build reliable, cost-effective, and long-lasting GSM-R networks with our comprehensive portfolio, including our EIRENE-certified and field-proven Nokia Flexi EDGE Base Station and Nokia Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station. And with our Nokia Core Enterprise Solutions (NCES) for railways, you benefit from advanced, secure core network capabilities that keep your rail operations connected and future-ready.

Proven global leadership

Nokia was first to bring GSM-R from the lab to the field, and with commercial projects in 22 countries covering over 109,000 km of railways, we are the world’s number one GSM-R vendor both in the number of commercial networks and in total operated line length. From Europe and the Middle East to Australia and Asia, Nokia GSM-R keeps railways safe, connected, and future-ready.

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Key benefits

Safe and reliable

Built to meet the highest safety standards for mission-critical communications, with geo-redundancy, disaster recovery, and carrier-grade reliability.

Fully interoperable and standardized

Certified to EIRENE, TSI CCS, and aligned with European and global railway standards, ensuring smooth cross-border operations and vendor interoperability.

Ready for tomorrow

Our modular solutions support evolution from GSM-R to LTE and 5G. The Nokia Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station enables a smooth transition to FRMCS with shared hardware and RF resources.

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Nokia GSM-R features

End-to-end coverage

From terminals to core networks, Nokia delivers complete GSM-R systems, including network design, implementation, and long-term care.

Core and radio

State-of-the-art geo-redundant R4 Core, Intelligent Network (IN), GPRS/EDGE for ETCS Level 2, and flexible Nokia Flexi Base Stations for any environment - tunnels, rural lines, or high-speed routes.

Network management

Our powerful NetAct™ platform ensures smooth operations with full network visibility, advanced performance monitoring, and disaster recovery.

Value-added services

Functional and location-based addressing, voice broadcast, group calls, and enhanced railway emergency calls - all built to EIRENE standards to boost safety and efficiency.

Future-proof migration to FRMCS

As railway networks evolve, Nokia’s portfolio ensures operators are ready for the next generation. With our long-standing expertise in GSM-R deployments and leadership in 5G, Nokia is ideally positioned to support the migration of railway infrastructure to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). This ensures your network remains compliant, interoperable, and future-ready for decades to come.