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MCX ONE Empowering Next-Gen Transport Communications

FRMCS-ready communication platform for railways, metros, and mass transit systems.

MCX ONE Empowering Next-Gen Transport Communications

Overview

Modern transport networks demand secure, reliable, and uninterrupted communications to ensure safe and efficient operations. From train drivers and station controllers to maintenance teams and operational command centers, every stakeholder relies on real-time connectivity to keep services running seamlessly.

MCX ONE is a 3GPP standards-compliant, FRMCS-ready mission-critical communication platform that delivers Mission Critical Push-to-Talk, Video, and Data over private LTE and 5G networks. Combined with railway-specific communication devices—including cab radios, train radio systems, station terminals, and dispatch consoles—it provides a complete end-to-end solution for today's railway operations while enabling a smooth transition to future broadband railway communications.

Requirement

Modern railway and mass transit operators require communication systems that deliver uninterrupted connectivity, rapid emergency response, and seamless coordination across moving trains, stations, control centers, and field personnel. As transport networks transition towards digital and broadband technologies, communication platforms must also be future-ready, interoperable, and capable of supporting evolving railway standards.

  • Mission-Critical Communication – Instant, reliable voice, video, and data communications for train operations and emergency response.
  • FRMCS-Ready Platform – Future-proof communications aligned with 3GPP standards and the evolution of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS).
  • Railway-Specific Operations – Support for functional addressing, location-dependent addressing, railway emergency calls, group communications, and dispatcher-assisted operations.
  • Interoperability with Existing Systems – Seamless integration with signaling systems, IP-PBX, public address, passenger information systems, CCTV, legacy TETRA/DMR networks, and third-party operational applications.
  • High Availability & Resilience – Geo-redundant architecture with resilient network design to ensure uninterrupted mission-critical communications during failures or emergencies.
  • Zonal & Nationwide Deployment – Modular architecture that enables independent zonal deployments while seamlessly scaling to nationwide railway networks
  • Real-Time Location & Operational Visibility to track vessels, personnel, and critical assets across maritime environments.
  • Scalable & Flexible Deployment – Modular, future-ready architecture that enables phased migration from legacy systems while scaling effortlessly as transport networks expand.

Solution

MCX ONE delivers a complete mission-critical communication ecosystem for railways, metros, and mass transit networks, connecting operational control centers, stations, onboard train systems, and field personnel over secure private LTE and 5G networks. Built on open 3GPP MCX standards and aligned with the future evolution of FRMCS, the platform combines mission-critical voice, video, data, dispatch, and railway-specific applications into a unified solution for safe, reliable, and efficient transport operations.

Integrated Railway Communication Ecosystem

MCX ONE provides seamless communication across every operational layer of the railway network. Operational Control Centres (OCC), Backup Control Centres (BCC), stations, onboard train equipment, maintenance teams, and field personnel operate on a single mission-critical platform, enabling real-time coordination, centralized monitoring, and faster incident response. The platform integrates with signalling systems, passenger information systems, public address systems, IP-PBX, and legacy radio infrastructure to deliver a truly connected transport ecosystem.

  • Unified communication across OCC, BCC, stations, and trains
  • Integrated dispatcher, recording, location, and network management
  • Interoperability with signalling, PA/PIS, IP-PBX, and legacy TETRA/DMR systems
  • Mission-critical voice, video, messaging, and location services

Onboard Train Communications

MCX ONE extends mission-critical communications directly into the train through a complete onboard communication solution. Purpose-built devices including Train Radio Control Panels (TRCP), Train Radio Systems (TRS), Station Radio Panels, Dispatch Consoles, and rugged handhelds provide secure communications between train drivers, controllers, station staff, and maintenance teams. The onboard solution integrates seamlessly with train subsystems such as TCMS, passenger announcement systems, passenger emergency intercoms, signalling, and onboard monitoring, ensuring uninterrupted communication throughout train operations.

  • Train Radio Control Panels for driver communications
  • Train Radio Systems with onboard subsystem integration
  • Station Radio Panels and Dispatch Consoles
  • Integration with TCMS, signalling, PA/PIS, and passenger emergency systems
  • Railway-certified rugged devices

From Zonal Networks to Nationwide Deployments

MCX ONE is designed for modular deployment, enabling railway operators to implement communication systems zone by zone while maintaining the flexibility to expand into a unified nationwide network. Each deployment can operate independently or as part of a centrally managed architecture, providing operational resilience, simplified expansion, and seamless communication across multiple railway zones.

  • Independent zonal deployment
  • Centralized or distributed architecture
  • Seamless nationwide scalability
  • Geo-redundant, high-availability design
  • Flexible Edge, Enterprise, and Cloud deployments

Emergency Response & Business Continuity

Beyond standard MCX services, MCX ONE incorporates advanced railway communication capabilities designed to improve operational safety and efficiency. Functional Addressing enables users to communicate using operational roles rather than device identities, while Location-Dependent Addressing automatically routes calls to the appropriate controller based on train location. Railway Emergency Calls dynamically connect affected trains and controllers during incidents, ensuring rapid response and coordinated operations.

Additional railway capabilities include Train ID and Rake ID mapping, Active-Active onboard communication, Public Emergency Alarm (PEA) support, train location awareness, flexible UTO/non-UTO operations, and integration with signalling systems—providing a comprehensive platform ready for the next generation of railway communications.

Products Deployed

Server Platform

MCX ONE Platform (Edge / Enterprise / Cloud)

Delivers a scalable, 3GPP-compliant, FRMCS-ready mission-critical communication platform for centralized and distributed railway deployments.

Command & Control

Dispatch Console with MCX ONE Omni Command

Provides centralized communication, dispatching, location monitoring, incident management, and operational coordination.

Onboard Railway Communication

Train Radio Control Panel | Train Radio System

Purpose-built railway communication devices for onboard train with seamless onboard communication with station masters and control room operators.

User Devices

Rugged Handhelds | Vehicle Radios | Mobile Application

Enables secure mission-critical voice, video, messaging, and data communication for railway personnel.

Railway Applications

MCX ONE Mobile App | Admin | Railway Extensions

Supports railway-specific operations with advanced communication, management, and operational applications.

Operational Intelligence

Location | Recorder | VMS | Network Monitoring

Provides real-time location tracking, recording, video management, and network visibility for safer operations.

Interoperability & Integration

MCX ONE Interworking (TETRA / DMR / PBX)

Ensures seamless integration with legacy radio networks and third-party railway systems.

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Centralized provisioning, monitoring, security, and lifecycle management of railway communication devices.

Solution Benefit

  • FRMCS-Ready & 3GPP Compliant - Built on open 3GPP standards, enabling a smooth evolution toward future FRMCS-based railway communications.
  • Purpose-Built for Railway Operations - Supports advanced railway communication features including Functional Addressing, Location-Dependent Addressing, Railway Emergency Calls, and train location awareness.
  • Distributed & Geo-Redundant Architecture - Ensures uninterrupted mission-critical communications through a resilient distributed architecture with redundancy and high availability.
  • Scalable from Zonal to Nationwide Networks - Supports independent zonal deployments that can seamlessly integrate into large-scale regional or nationwide railway communication networks.
  • Specialized Railway Communication Devices - Complete portfolio of train radio systems, cab radios, station terminals, dispatch consoles, and rugged handhelds designed for railway operations.
  • Interoperability with Existing Railway Systems - Integrates with TETRA, DMR, IP-PBX, signalling systems, passenger information systems, public address systems, and other railway infrastructure.
  • Flexible Deployment Models - Supports Edge, Enterprise, and Cloud deployments over private LTE, private 5G, or hybrid communication networks.
  • Complete End-to-End Railway Communication Ecosystem - A unified solution combining platform, applications, control room systems, onboard communication devices, and railway-specific operational intelligence.
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