Teltronic is part of the MORANE-2 project (MObile radio for RAilway NEtwork in Europe 2), a unique consortium that will test Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technology under real conditions. This pioneering initiative marks a milestone in the evolution of railway telecommunications in Europe and strengthens the European commitment to improving railway efficiency, sustainability, and digital connectivity.

The MORANE-2 project plays a key role in modernizing the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), aiming to increase capacity, drive digitalization, and enhance the competitiveness of both passenger and freight rail transport. Over the next 34 months, the project will assess and promote market-ready technological specifications.

As part of this effort, FRMCS solutions will be tested in three European laboratories and under real conditions along five railway corridors. With the expected obsolescence of the GSM-R system by 2030, implementing FRMCS has become a priority to ensure the continuity and evolution of the railway sector.

Teltronic will deploy its MCX (Mission Critical Services) dispatching system, NG CeCoCo, enabling voice communications between drivers, driver-controller communications, group calls, and railway emergency calls (REC), among others. The solution will be tested both in the laboratory and, in a later phase, on two railway sections (conventional and high-speed) that ADIF will make available as part of the project’s development.

Co-financed with €13.5 million by Europe’s Rail (EU-RAIL) and the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertakings (SNS JUs), the project will validate the latest version of the FRMCS specifications developed by the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). This represents a crucial step toward creating implementation-ready specifications.

This new system will ensure the continuity of essential railway signaling applications and voice communications while enabling new services such as Automated Train Operation (ATO), data and video transmission, and other critical telecommunications applications with higher levels of quality, flexibility, and capacity.

Collaboration is a key pillar of this initiative, bringing together multiple stakeholders from the sector. Under the coordination of the International Union of Railways (UIC), the consortium includes railway infrastructure managers and technology providers. Additionally, the project will establish close cooperation with regulatory and standardization bodies, ensuring alignment and integration across the sector.

"As a company that strongly supports standardization and interoperability, we are thrilled to collaborate with end users in designing the communication system that will pave the way for the future of railway telecommunications in Europe. We are proud to be part of a project that demonstrates the power of innovation and cooperation, ultimately resulting in a more competitive, safe, efficient, and sustainable railway system," explains Raquel Frisa, Product Management Director and MORANE-2 Project leader at Teltronic.

Through its commitment to innovation and interoperability, Teltronic brings over 50 years of industry expertise to ensure that future communication networks are robust and secure.