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29.09.2022 Concept selection study for Future Rail Communication System, FRMCS The Directorate of Railways will carry out a concept selection study (KVU) for the future communication system for railways. Today's communication system, GSM-R, will reach its end of life in about ten years from now and must be replaced. There will be a new European standard for communication systems on railways, called FRMCS.
29.09.2022 KVU Green The Ministry of Transport has commissioned the Norwegian Railways Directorate to carry out a concept selection study (KVU) for reduced emissions of greenhouse gases on the railway. The investigation will include both sections that do not have electric operation, and vehicles that use diesel.
29.09.2022 Norway involved in all the first six innovation projects in Europe's Rail The results from the first call for research and innovation projects on railways in Europe are ready. The Norwegian railway sector participates in innovation projects worth 568.4 million euros, the work is led by the Norwegian Railway Directorate