Consort Digital announced the successful deployment of its MCX ONE mission-critical solution at the 4G Test Bed in the Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET), Hyderabad. This initiative reinforces Consort Digital’s commitment to supporting advanced rail communication technologies and providing future-oriented mission-critical solutions for the Indian Railways ecosystem.

About IRISET and the 4G Test Bed

IRISET, the apex training institute of Indian Railways, plays a pivotal role in advancing the adoption of modern communication and signalling technologies. The establishment of the 4G Test Bed at IRISET provides a significant step towards preparing India’s railway ecosystem for future-ready broadband and mission-critical services, aligning with global advancements and enabling skill development for thousands of railway professionals.

MCX ONE Deployment at IRISET

As a part of deployment, Consort Digital has supplied the MCX ONE Platform for mission-critical communication and management, Train Onboard Solution including Train Radio Control Panels and Train Radio Systems with accessories, Radio Control Panels for seamless station communications, MCX ONE Dispatch Console for efficient control room operations and LTE handhelds integrated with MCX ONE Mobile Application for field operators.

The solution has been deployed in a multi-vendor radio environment, demonstrating interoperability and flexibility for real-world railway operations. Being an indigenous solution, MCX ONE ensures self-reliance while providing cutting-edge features to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency in the railways. It prepars Indian Railway professionals for real-world operational scenarios, paving the way for safer, more efficient, and digitally empowered rail networks.

"With the deployment of MCX ONE at IRISET, we are proud to contribute to Indian Railways’ digital transformation journey," said Sarabjeet Bhasin, Technical Director, Consort Digital. "The 4G Test Bed provides an excellent platform to train and upskill railway professionals while also showcasing how mission-critical LTE solutions can transform the safety, reliability, and efficiency of railway communications."

About MCX ONE Solution

MCX ONE Mission Critical Solution is a 3GPP-based Open standard mission critical communication platform. It supports Push to Voice, Data, and Video over public/ private broadband networks (LTE 4G/5G, Wi-Fi). The solution also integrates narrowband technologies such as TETRA, DMR, etc. It also enables various multimedia features essential for the modern communication requirements of professional organizations.

About Consort Digital

Consort Digital specializes in the design, research and development, and deployment of mission-critical communication solutions based on open standards such as TETRA, DMR, and MCX over LTE (4G/5G). The company serves diverse markets including mass transit, transportation, public safety, and critical infrastructure industries.