Vienna, July 15, 2025 – Kontron, a leading global IoT technology company, announces the conclusion of a service contract with SNCF France (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français) worth a three-digit million euro amount. The contract is the logical continuation of the long-term partnership between Kontron Transportation and SNCF. With this significant contract, Kontron Transportation emphasizes its strong capability to build mission-critical communication systems that meet current customer needs, positioning itself as a reliable and long-term trusted partner in the technology transition from GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communication – Railway) to Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS).

As a driving force in the definition of future communication standards, Kontron offers its customers the possibility of a smooth migration and coexistence between GSM-R and a next-generation communication standard like FRMCS. 

This contract ensures the continued evolution of the mobile communication system to FRMCS, until approved for use on the customer networks and fully deployed. It also emphasises the continued existence of a comprehensive core network as well as Kontron’s specially developed AI-powered knowledge base.

“The continuity and safety of our railway communications are essential to operating the national network. This LTS contract with Kontron Transportation ensures long-term support until the deployment of the future FRMCS system,” says Sylvie Rerolle, Director of Telekom at SNCF RÉSEAU.

“We are delighted with the excellent cooperation and enduring partnership we have with SNCF. Since 2003, we have been a reliable supplier, system integrator, and partner for SNCF and now, we have sealed the continued collaboration for well over a decade. This agreement not only reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients but also underscores our position as a trusted and reliable partner in the industry,” says Richard Neussl, Managing Director of Kontron Transportation.

 

About Kontron

Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. With the acquisition of Katek SE in early 2024, Kontron significantly strengthens its portfolio with the new GreenTec division, focusing on solar energy and eMobility, and grows to around 7,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX® and TecDAX® of the German Stock Exchange.

 

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About Kontron Transportation

Kontron Transportation GmbH is a leading global supplier of end-to-end communication solutions for mission-critical networks. The core customers are railways across Europe and beyond.

The company specializes in systems that produce, transport, and process voice, data, and video — reliably, securely, sustainably, and efficiently. Its solutions include GSM-Railways, FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication Systems), and MCx (mission-critical over public networks) with IWF (interworking functions). It also offers enhanced radio solutions, private 4G/5G mobile networks, transmission networks, and cybersecurity solutions. In addition, the portfolio includes communication products for Secondary Lines and other mission-critical network operators. The company also provides mobility products like validators and fare collection systems for public transport operators. For over 25 years, Kontron Transportation has been fully dedicated to railways. Today, it continues to drive the evolution of broadband solutions for mission-critical networks, for instance as an associated member of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), making it the perfect partner for FRMCS. The company has more than 700 employees, operates 11 sites across Europe, and is headquartered in Vienna. Kontron Transportation is part of the Kontron Group.

 

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