Consort Digital and Niral Networks to deploy First 5G-Based Mission-Critical Network for Indian Railways

New Delhi – Consort Digital and Niral Networks will enhance the railway network by deploying 5G-based mission-critical services for the Mathura–Chata corridor under Indian Railways, within the North Central Railway jurisdiction. The Indigenous 5G-based pilot project marks a major step toward validating next-generation, private 5G infrastructure for railway-grade operational communications.

The project spans a 31-kilometer railway section and establishes a 5G Standalone (SA) network with indigenous RAN and Core infrastructure. The deployment validates high-speed connectivity, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, and MCX-based mission-critical voice, video, and data services over 5G architecture. Designed as a technology demonstrator, the project integrates real-time railway operational use cases and validates seamless communication between trains, stations, and control rooms in live railway conditions.

This project is expected to accelerate the modernization of railway communication systems by enabling a transition from legacy networks to IP-based 5G platforms. By demonstrating mission-critical services over an indigenous 5G environment, the project strengthens operational safety, improves coordination efficiency, and establishes a scalable digital framework for future railway corridors. It also reinforces India’s commitment to building a self-reliant telecom ecosystem for critical infrastructure sectors.

Niral Networks is deploying the Indigenous 5G Core forming the backbone of the Standalone architecture, ensuring secure and reliable private 5G connectivity. Consort Digital will deploy its MCX ONE mission-critical platform, integrated with onboard train radio systems, control room solutions, handheld devices, and fixed communication terminals for railway stations. The deployment enables end-to-end mission-critical voice, video, and data communication over the 5G network, purpose-built for railway operational requirements.

“The deployment of MCX ONE over an indigenous 5G network represents a transformative shift in railway communications. This PoC demonstrates how mission-critical platforms can seamlessly operate over next-generation 5G infrastructure to enhance operational safety, coordination, and scalability for Indian Railways,” says Sarabjeet Bhasin, Director – Consort Digital

“This project validates the capability of indigenous 5G Core technology to support demanding, real-time railway environments. We are proud to collaborate in building a secure and future-ready 5G foundation for mission-critical railway applications.” says Abhijit Chaudhary, Founder & CEO, Niral Networks.

About Niral Networks

Founded in 2019 and based in Bangalore, Niral Networks delivers a reliable and secure Private 5G and Edge AI platform tailored for enterprises in Manufacturing, Energy, Industrial Operations, Logistics, Defense, and Automation. Its flagship solution, NiralOS, empowers mission-critical operations with real-time connectivity, localized decision-making, and scalable performance—enabling digital transformation and operational autonomy across complex industrial environments.

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.

For interviews or additional information, contact the communications teams at Consort Digital or Niral Networks using the information below.

• Consort Digital | Kriti Verma – Product Manager – kriti.verma@consortdigital.com

• Niral Networks | Tanmay Batabyal – Head of Marketing – tanmay@niralnetworks.com