1. Next Generation Communication System
TD2.1 Adaptable Communications for all railways
User & System Requirements
Business Model
Specification of the Communication System
Guideline for a Choice of Technology
Development of Prototypes
Field Tests

2. Collaboration & Interactions
IP2
TD2.2 ATO up to GoA4
TD2.3 Moving Block
TD2.4 Fail-safe train positioning
TD2.5 Train integrity
TD2.8 Virtual Coupling
TD2.9 Traffic management evolution
TD2.10 Smart wayside objects
TD2.11 Cyber security
WP3
Adaptable
Communications
FRMCS Project
IP1
TC RT
IP5
SA1 / SA6

3. Communication Architecture
ATP
ATO
TMS
Voice … …
Adaptable Communication System
Authentication
Bearer Selection
Routing
Handover
QoS Control
Multi Path
Access Network A
Access Network B
Access Network C
Access A
Access B
Access C
Adaptable Communication System - Onboard Gateway
Voice
Smart
Wayside
Objects
Smart
Wayside
Objects
ATP
ATO
TCMS
Voice

4. Innovation beyond Technology
Mission Critical
Non-Mission Critical
ATP
ATO
TMS
Voice … …
Adaptable Communication System
Dedicated
Access Network
Shared Access Network
Network as a Service
(Public Operator)
Satellite
Communication
Authentication
Bearer Selection
Routing
Handover
QoS Control
Multi Path
Access Network A
Access Network B
Access Network C
Access A
Access B
Access C
Adaptable Communication System - Onboard Gateway
Segment A
Mainline
Voice
Smart
Wayside
Objects
Segment B
Secondary line
Segment C
Urban/Suburban
Segment D
Freight
Smart
Wayside
Objects
ATP
ATO
TCMS
Voice

5. Next Generation Communication in Shift2Rail
Overcome the current limitations of GSM-R
Bearer independent and transparent to applications
Multi-Access Support & Resilient to Radio Technology Evolution
Backward compatible to ensure coexistence and smooth migration
Enable new operating models including „Network-as-a-Service“
Support new innovation and applications for railways