Smartjac GSM-R SIM Card — Product Sheet
Overview
Our GSM-R SIM card is a railway-grade, highly editable UICC designed to meet the needs of train networks. It supports all GSM-R safety features, allows full file personalization, and meets EIRENE/GSM-R standards. Built for reliability and long life in operational and supervisory systems.
Key Features
Feature
Description
Supported Networks
GSM-R (2G railway voice/data), with optional co-existence or transition path to FRMCS or upgrades to 3G/4G if required
Authentication Algorithms
Supports COMP128-2, COMP128-3. XOR available if required; can provision test cards with each for network compatibility checks
Security & Encryption
Works with standard GSM A5 cipher suites. EIRENE/GSM-R mandatory Elementary Files included (VGCS, VBS, eMLPP etc)
Memory & Capacity
Compliant with Phase2+ SIM standard, minimum 16 KB
Durability / Lifecycle
Minimum 10 years lifetime under expected use; high read/write cycle tolerance as per UIC P38T9001 spec UIC - International union of railways
EIRENE / Regulatory Compliance
Includes mandatory and optional EF files per UIC “FFFIS for GSM-R SIM Cards” specification, carrying safety, emergency, group, shunting, and override functions UIC - International union of railways+1


Technical Data
Parameter
Value / Options
Form factors
Standard SIM (2FF), Mini, Micro, or Dual-IF / Combo where required
File Structure
Common GSM EFs + GSM-R specific & EIRENE DF files: VGCS, VBS, eMLPP, functional numbers, etc. UIC - International union of railways+1
Capacity of EFs
Supports full record sets for functional numbers (up to 80 FN for Cab radios) UIC - International union of railways
Temperature / Environmental Class
Specifications per ETSI / EN 50155 for railway electronics where relevant; designed to handle typical railway conditions (vibration, temperature, humidity)
SIM Life
10 years operation, with stable storage of EF content and resilience to frequent reads/writes
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What You Can Edit

IMSI, MSISDN as required

Group IDs (VGCS / VBS)

Priorities for broadcast/group calls

Functional Numbers, Shunting IDs, Emergency IDs

Language preferences, short codes, service tags
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Process & Lead Time
Confirm authentication algorithm (COMP128-2 / COMP128-3 / XOR)

Receive configuration data: IMSI, MSISDN, functional IDs, emergency group IDs, etc.

Provision test cards for network compatibility (usually 2-3 weeks from completed configuration)

Validate tests from your side

Full production: ~6 weeks (±1 week) once validation and approval are complete
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Use Cases
Train-to-Driver / Driver-to-Signaller communications

Voice group calls / broadcast services

Emergency calls and control messaging

Shunting and operational group coordination

Railway data only radios (ETCS / EDOR)
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Why Choose Smartjac’s GSM-R SIM Card
Customizable per railway operator’s requirements

Full compliance with international GSM-R / EIRENE standards

Experience in deploying in demanding environments

High reliability and long lifecycle

Support during testing, validation, and integration