Frequentis AG: Implementation of mission-critical services solution in Austria

Vienna/Austria (pta012/25.09.2024/10:00) -
* The Austrian tourist train Schneebergbahn has received an advanced digital communication system to improve operational capabilities
* Frequentis' solution will ensure seamless and streamlined mission-critical communications over 4G mobile networks

Lower Austrian Public Transport Network (NÖVOG) has replaced its end-of-life train communication system with an operational mission-critical services (MCX) system for the tourist railway train Salamander of the Schneebergbahn, which runs under the summit of Schneeberg, the highest mountain in the province of Lower Austria.

Frequentis supplied an end-to-end system solution, part of the MissionX portfolio ( https://www.frequentis.com/sites/default/files/support/2022-09/Frequentis_PT_solution-brief_MissionX.pdf ), integrated with a 4G network for mission-critical communications according to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Standard "mission-critical services". This includes application and management servers, applications for mobile devices and control centre dispatchers, as well as recording. The solution provides NÖVOG with seamless and streamlined mission-critical communications over 4G for all end users, from the control centre to the train driver, as well as other staff in the field.

"The new communication solution improves our operational capabilities and re-invents our way of solving day-to-day critical communication tasks down the line. We are excited to be working with Frequentis on this project," says Michael Rödlach, Head of Communication Systems at NÖVOG.

The Schneebergbahn, introduced in 1897, was the first Austrian cog railway train. It takes passengers up to an elevation of 1800 metres.

"It is really inspiring to be working with a partner such as NÖVOG, implementing the same cutting-edge technology which forms the basis for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS)," says Tom Karl, Frequentis Vice President Public Transport. "By enabling trains to communicate over standardised 4G, with an added security layer, we lessen the need for expensive infrastructure. Frequentis is also part of the European transition to FRMCS and we are pleased to be driving railway communication digitalisation forward, even 1800 metres up."

About FREQUENTIS

Frequentis stands for a safer world. Our solutions are used in our customers' command and control centres and help them make the world safer.

Frequentis' reliable communication and information systems are used around the world by civil and military air traffic control organisations (Air Traffic Management segment) and the police, emergency rescue services, fire brigades, railways, coastguards, and port authorities (Public Safety & Transport segment).

The listed family business based in Vienna, Austria, drives innovative and sustainable solutions for safety and security in everyday life and communications in the safety-critical sector. Its air traffic optimisation solutions for air traffic control centres contribute to reducing emissions.

With a market share of 30%, this high-tech company is the world market leader in voice communication systems for civil air traffic control.

As a global player with more than 2,300 employees (full-time equivalents/FTE), Frequentis has a worldwide network of companies in over 50 countries. Its products, services, and solutions are used in around 150 countries. Shares in Frequentis are traded on the Vienna and Frankfurt stock exchanges; ISIN: ATFREQUENT09, WKN: A2PHG5. In 2023, revenues were EUR 427.5 million and EBIT was EUR 26.6 million.

For more information, please visit http://www.frequentis.com

Barbara Fuerchtegott, Head of Communications/Company Spokesperson
barbara.fuerchtegott@frequentis.com, +43 1 81150-4631

Stefan Marin, Head of Investor Relations
stefan.marin@frequentis.com, +43 1 81150-1074

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