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FRMCS: the basis for the digitalization of rail transport
The course has been set: European rail transport will be revolutionized by digitalization in the future. The aim is to automate all the necessary operational processes in rail transport and thus operate the railroads more reliably and customer-focused with as few disruptions as possible.
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Responsibilities and areas of activity
5G networks are one of the most important single technologies that will determine the future viability of the transportation sector.
- effective support for people to accomplish their tasks
- implementation of new operating networks for effective and highly reliable control of means of transportation in local and long-distance traffic
- optimization of logistics processes in the aviation industry
- machine-to-machine communication
- agnostic IP network in which applications can be integrated on the basis of international standards
- sensor-controlled material handling processes
- digital and predictive maintenance management
- modernization of container, port and terminal processes
- use of driverless transport systems (AGV/ AGT/ AGV) by transmitting large amounts of data in real-time communication
- significantly more camera-monitored traffic routes with real-time reporting of accidents and traffic jams
- charging station optimization and creation of new business models
- elimination of WLAN and WiFi-based difficulties
- and much more...
Local 5G networks and public mobile communications as a major opportunity for local public transport.
- uninterrupted connectivity via additional infrastructures between vehicles through designed mobility routers
- connections through dual modems/dual connectivity with SIM cards of the respective vehicles in different mobile networks for a permanent connection
- own guest networks for passengers on board
- information on the current traffic situation through GPS data as a service for your customers
- efficient remote maintenance of routers via network management platforms in the cloud
- digital information systems (digital signage) for the public
- elimination of WLAN or WiFi-based difficulties
- and much more...
FRMCS: Conversion GSM-R
FRMCS and its Europe-wide introduction places special demands on infrastructure providers of rail transportation systems for the conversion of the current GSM-R system technology to the future-oriented train communication medium FRMCS.
FRMCS in its system design is a completely newly developed communication medium which is not downward compatible with GSM-R. The redesign of the new operator-specific FRMCS system architecture requires in-depth knowledge of FRMCS, which describes, plans and implements the systemic implementation and the infrastructure required for operation.
The redesign of the infrastructure on the track is characterized by the range possibilities of the 1900 MHz FRMCS band and the resulting mast locations, the fronthaul and backhaul connections. Particular attention will be paid to the operation of FRMCS, which as a “mission critical system” must be subject to special operator protection.
A number of existing national applications will be transferred from GSM-R to FRMCS and expanded with additional new, Europe-wide standardized applications, such as ATO, APS, IPM and CM. The future-oriented automated train operation (ATO) requires extremely low latencies and large bandwidths (video transmission), which can be guaranteed by FRMCS technology in the future.
Why BAYFU?
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BAYFU has been deeply involved in the implementation of FRMCS at railroad companies for many years and plays a leading role in the creation of customer-specific architecture concepts and their implementation on the lines.
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With our in-depth expertise across the broad spectrum of client-server architecture, from the cloud to the RAN (E2E), we define FRMCS system solutions with our customers today as a fully integrated railroad member. Our expertise is reinforced by our active involvement in the responsible standardization committees.
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For the planning, design and implementation of passive infrastructure, we have extensive knowledge of national and international regulations, technologies, system components and their interdependencies, as well as the resources and processes required for construction and operation.
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Interdisciplinary coordination of the most diverse working groups allows us to break down silo thinking and thus enable successful disruptive cooperation between a wide range of railroad organizations.
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Our strategic consulting is not exclusively focused on concepts, we are also clearly interested and involved in their operational implementation.
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A key component here is procurement, in which we are actively involved. Through targeted lobbying with potential suppliers, we address a wide range of requirements to ensure that our customers have a large spectrum of available and competent suppliers.
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BAYFU has built up a first-class reputation among our customers for its overall range of expertise, which is reflected in us from C-level to working level.