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Procurement Planning Notice: Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) Trackside Civils Request for Information
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Notice details
- Buyer
- NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Published at source
- 19 August 2026
- Notice type
- Procurement Planning Notice
Original title
Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) Trackside Civils Request for Information
Excerpt from the source text
The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) represents a critical replacement of the current Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) system, transitioning the GB rail network to a future-proofed, 5G-enabled communications platform. This migration will strengthen mission-critical voice and data capabilities, whilst supporting existing operational railway systems. FRMCS rollout will comprise three core technical aspects: 1.Trackside civils - potentially 4,000 - 5,000 masts (including some potential re-use of existing GSM-R masts) and associated infrastructure 2.Train fitment - radio and associated equipment on all trains across the network 3.FRMCS active network…Source and licence
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