WEBINAR

From GSM-R to FRMCS: Designing the Next Generation of Railway Communications Networks

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Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: 11:00 am GMT

As the rail industry transitions from GSM-R to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), network planners, system integrators, and operators face a new era of network design and optimisation challenges. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore how FRMCS will upgrade railway communications—delivering faster, more secure, and more reliable connectivity to support both safety-critical and data-driven applications. We’ll also examine the impact of complex rail environments—high-speed trains, metallic carriage materials, tunnels, stations and trackside obstructions—on wireless signal propagation and network performance, and how Ranplan’s intelligent planning tools help you model, simulate, and optimise these networks efficiently and accurately. 

We’re also pleased to welcome Kyle Reininghaus from Maven Wireless, who will share two real-world FRMCS-ready deployment case studies from Switzerland and Austria. He’ll reveal how modern 5G-ready DAS solutions are supporting legacy systems, meeting stringent rail safety requirements, reducing power consumption, and delivering reliable, future-proof connectivity across some of Europe’s most demanding rail and tunnel environments.

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Jan
Presenter:

Jan Zdrahal
Head of Solutions Engineering
Ranplan Wireless

Ahmed
Presenter:

Ahmed Tourk
Solutions Engineer
Ranplan Wireless

Kyle-Maven
Guest Presenter:

Kyle Reininghaus
Senior Sales Engineer
Maven Wireless

What you'll learn

  • Why the industry is moving from GSM-R to FRMCS — and what it means for rail communications. 
  • How to plan and optimise FRMCS networks in challenging rail environments. 
  • The role of digital twins in improving accuracy and validation. 

  • Integrating private and public networks, including neutral host 5G deployments. 

  • How to future-proof your network for IoT, higher capacity, and new frequency bands. 

  • How Ranplan enables cost-effective, high-performance network design with minimal rework. 

Benefits of Attending:
  • Understand the key differences between GSM-R and FRMCS network planning. 
  • Learn how to design safer, more reliable railway communications systems. 
  • See how advanced simulation and automation tools streamline delivery. 
  • Engage with experts and ask questions in a live Q&A. 
Recommended for:
  • Network Engineers  
  • System Integrators  
  • RF and Telecom Engineers  
  • Rail Operators  
  • Technical Managers