Significant Contract Win with SNCF
Kontron AG recently achieved a significant contract win with the French national railway SNCF in the three-digit million range. This contract continues the partnership between Kontron Transportation and SNCF that has been in place since 2003 and significantly strengthens Kontron’s market position in the transport technology sector.
From GSM-R to FRMCS
The contract includes the further development of the mobile communication system from GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communication – Railway) to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), a new 5G-based standard for rail transport systems. This development positions Kontron as a central partner in the technological transition of the European railway sector and underscores the company’s competence in manufacturing mission-critical communication systems that meet current customer needs.
Strategic Importance
For Kontron, this order not only represents financial strengthening but also a strategically important role in the long-term support of the transition to FRMCS. This is likely to have positive impacts on the company’s development. Kontron’s stock has already reacted positively to this news with a price increase at the Tradegate trading venue.