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Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch first 1900 MHz 5G rail trial
With a 5G Standalone core, Deutsche Bahn and Nokia have launched the world’s first commercial 5G radio network on live test tracks in Germany’s Ore Mountains. The network operates in the 1900 MHz (n101) band and is meant to help Europe transition from GSM-R to the Future Railway Mobile Communication…
Headline
With a 5G Standalone core, Deutsche Bahn and Nokia have launched the world’s first commercial 5G radio network on live test tracks in Germany’s Ore Mountains. The network operates in the 1900 MHz (n101) band and is meant to help Europe transition from GSM-R to the Future Railway…
Context
What happened ： World-first 1900 MHz 5G rail network goes live in Germany On DB’s live outdoor test tracks in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge), Germany, Nokia and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have successfully implemented a commercial 5G radio network running in the 1900 MHz (n101) band in conjunction with a 5G Standalone (SA) core. Nokia’s AirScale portfolio equipment was used to install the system, which is designed to support the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) .
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Analysis
High availability and efficiency are guaranteed by features like real-time monitoring, self-healing capabilities, and built-in failover. The deployment builds on earlier trials, including DB’s use of Nokia’s 5G SA core and a radio network in the 3700 MHz (n78) band, moving now into the dedicated 1900 MHz band to meet FRMCS requirements. The project also integrates with the EU-funded FP2-MORANE-2 programme, which seeks to validate and scale FRMCS deployment across Europe. Also read: Nokia and Kongsberg boost 5G defence tactical networks Also read: Nokia–Kongsberg sign 5G defence MoU GSM-R, a 2G standard that has long been used for rail communications in Europe, is becoming less and less suitable for today’s demands. With 5G-based features including reduced latency, increased bandwidth, and more dependable, secure communication, FRMCS is meant to be its replacement.
Key Points
- The implementation supports mission-critical rail communications by utilizing 5G Standalone core and Nokia’s 1900 MHz (n101) radio equipment operating on live Deutsche Bahn rails.
- The project, which is a component of the FP2-MORANE-2 initiative, is to provide a seamless transition from GSM-R by providing advantages including increased automation, smart maintenance, reliability, and passenger services.
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