Digital radio system coming to SEQ rail network
A new digital radio system (DRS) will be deployed as part of Stage 1 of The Wave — a transformative public transport and rail infrastructure program connecting Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast that is being jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. The Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Rail and delivery partners are implementing the DRS to support the region’s future growth.
South East Queensland is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, with increasing demand for reliable public transport connections. As the rail network expands and prepares for increased passenger numbers ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Queensland is investing in new digital technologies to improve the capacity, reliability and efficiency of rail operations, with The Wave set to introduce a modern public transport system that will improve the way people travel.
Frequentis will provide Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) platform capabilities as part of the communications work package delivered by UGL Transport together with Ericsson and Frequentis. This includes 3GPP Mission Critical Data services (MCData IP connectivity) and Trackside Gateway functions.
The DRS will provide the mission-critical communications specified as FRMCS and needed to support Alstom’s digital European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2, helping enable secure, reliable and highly available data exchange between trains and railway infrastructure. Ultimately, the solution will establish an FRMCS-aligned foundation for the future evolution of Queensland’s railway communications.
“This project will help to build a safer, more reliable and future-ready railway in Queensland by providing the mission-critical communications required for digital train control,” said Martin Rampl, Managing Director of Frequentis Australasia. “Frequentis is proud to create local jobs in Queensland and contribute its FRMCS expertise, supporting ETCS Level 2, while helping to create a pathway towards next-generation FRMCS communications and services.”
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