Position Papers
Future Railway Mobile Communication System – EIM expectations and key challenges
GSM-R is the current technology used by the railway industry for its radio mobile communications. End of life of GSM-R is expected around 2030 based on a GSM-R Industry Group announcement. Furthermore, some IMs are running older version of GSM-R which will need a major replacement by as early as 2023. It is therefore essential that the successor to GSM-R is available within a short time frame.
GSM-R is the current technology used by the railway industry for its radio mobile communications. End of life of GSM-R is expected around 2030 based on a GSM-R Industry Group announcement. Furthermore, some IMs are running older version of GSM-R which will need a major replacement by as early as 2023. It is therefore essential that the successor to GSM-R is available within a short time frame.
Work has already started to develop the GSM-R successor under UIC leadership, and has more specifically focused on the user requirements specification, system architecture, spectrum needs and the interface between track equipment and onboards.
The purpose of this document is to confirm EIM expectations for the future system as well as to identify the key challenges for its successful realisation. Finally, it addresses the next steps which are needed for its further progress.