India, Aug. 27 -- Nokia has announced a new 5G radio system intended to support railway operators with high-capacity, high-performance connectivity. The system is part of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), which is expected to replace the current GSM-R (2G) standard over the next decade.

The solution includes Nokia's Core Enterprise Solution for Railways and what the company describes as the first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz (n101) band. FRMCS is based on 5G technology and is designed to enable cross-border communication, automation, and the use of new digital applications in rail transport.

In a statement released on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, Nokia referenced its past deployments of GSM-R systems in over ...