EQS-News: Kontron Transportation receives major order worth nearly 100 million euro
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Kontron Transportation receives major order worth nearly 100 million euro
15.07.2026 / 07:00 CET/CEST
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Vienna, 15 July 2026 – Long-term contract confirms Kontron
Transportation’s role as reliable technology partner for mission-critical
railway communications.
Kontron Transportation has once again extended an existing framework
agreement with an European railway operator. The contract covers the
annual commissioning of maintenance and security services through the end
of 2035, with an option to extend until 2040, thereby strengthening
Kontron Transportation’s role as a long-term technology partner for the
technological transformation of the future. With this significant contract
award, worth nearly 100 million euro, Kontron Transportation once again
underlines its comprehensive expertise in the provision and servicing of
mission-critical communication systems.
The company’s solutions are designed to meet the demanding requirements of
the railway sector and support operators in running their communication
infrastructures securely, reliably, and in a future-proof manner. To
maintain safe railway operations, short response and recovery times are
essential in the event of disruptions, particularly for core systems.
Years of experience have shown that Kontron Transportation’s extensive
specialist expertise makes a decisive contribution in this regard. Thanks
to fast remote access and in-depth expertise, critical disruptions can be
efficiently diagnosed and, in many cases, resolved within a short
timeframe. This makes a significant contribution to the availability and
stability of the systems. In addition to high system availability,
information security is becoming increasingly important. Requirements will
continue to rise in the future and will call for corresponding technical
and organizational measures. The framework agreement provides the
necessary basis for this.
Kontron Transportation is continuously expanding its position as a
reliable and long-term partner for mission-critical communication systems
in the European railway sector. As one of the key pioneers of FRMCS, the
company positions itself as a strong partner for comprehensive end-to-end
solutions. With extensive know-how and a deep understanding of railway
operators’ requirements, Kontron Transportation supports its customers in
the transition from GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communication –
Railway) to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) — from
a seamless introduction wherever possible, to the secure parallel
operation of existing and new systems during the migration phase, through
to the reliable operation of future FRMCS infrastructures.
About Kontron
Kontron AG ([1] www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a
leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been
supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their
business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial
operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications,
connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers
technologies that add value for its customers. Kontron has around 7,000
employees in over 20 countries worldwide and is listed on the SDAX® and
TecDAX® of the German Stock Exchange.
Follow Kontron:
• [2] www.kontron.com
• Kontron on [3]LinkedIn
• News about Kontron can also be found in the official [4]Kontron blog
Media Contacts
Alexandra Kentros Leon-Philip Kleiss
Kontron AG – Communications Kontron AG – Investor Relations
Tel: +49 (0) 151 151 938 81 Tel: +43 (0) 664 60191 5153
[5]group-pr@kontron.com [6]ir@kontron.com
Jan Lauer
Profil Marketing OHG
Tel: +49 531 387 33-18
[7]kontron@profil-marketing.com
About Kontron Transportation
Kontron Transportation GmbH is a leading global supplier of end-to-end
communication solutions for mission-critical networks. The core customers
are railways across Europe and beyond. The company specializes in systems
that produce, transport, and process voice, data, and video — reliably,
securely, sustainably, and efficiently.
Its solutions include GSM-Railways, FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile
Communication Systems), and MCx (mission-critical over public networks)
with IWF (interworking functions). It also offers enhanced radio
solutions, private 4G/5G mobile networks, transmission networks, and
cybersecurity solutions. In addition, the portfolio includes communication
products for Secondary Lines and other mission-critical network operators.
The company also provides mobility products like validators and fare
collection systems for public transport operators. For over 25 years,
Kontron Transportation has been fully dedicated to railways. Today, it
continues to drive the evolution of broadband solutions for
mission-critical networks, for instance as an associated member of
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), making it the perfect partner
for FRMCS.
The company has more than 700 employees, operates 11 sites across Europe,
and is headquartered in Vienna.
Kontron Transportation is part of the Kontron Group.
Follow Kontron Transportation:
• [8] www.kontron.com/kontron-transportation
• Kontron Transportation on [9]LinkedIn
• Kontron Transportation on [10]Instagram
Media Contact
Susanne Schalek
Kontron Transportation GmbH
M: +43 (0) 664 601 911 880
[11]susanne.schalek@kontron.com
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for legal purposes. Subject to change without notice. Information in this
press release has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate;
however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
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Language: English
Company: Kontron AG
Industriezeile 35
4020 Linz
Austria
Phone: +43 (732) 7664 – 0
E-mail: ir@kontron.com
Internet: https://www.kontron.com
ISIN: AT0000A0E9W5
WKN: A0X9EJ
Indices: SDAX, TecDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated
Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart,
Tradegate BSX; BX, Vienna Stock Exchange (Vienna MTF)
LEI Code: 5299002PSXXMVHB26433
EQS News ID: 2365800
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