Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1730 of 28 September 2021 on the harmonised use of the paired frequency bands 874,4-880,0 MHz and 919,4-925,0 MHz and of the unpaired frequency band 1900-1910 MHz for Railway Mobile Radio (notified under document C(2021) 6862) (Text with EEA relevance)

This Decision establishes the harmonised conditions for the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum for the Railway Mobile Radio (RMR) in the bands 874,4-880,0 MHz, 919,4-925,0 MHz and 1900-1910 MHz.

For the purposes of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply: (a) ‘RMR terminal’ is an item of mobile radio equipment under the control of the RMR network; (b) ‘cab-radio’ means a RMR terminal installed on board the train capable of supporting voice and data applications; (c) ‘equivalent isotropically radiated power (‘e.i.r.p.’)’ means the product of the power supplied to the antenna and the absolute or isotropic gain in a given direction relative to an isotropic antenna.

1 By 1 January 2022, Member States shall designate and make available on a non-exclusive basis the paired frequency bands 874,4-880,0 MHz and 919,4-925,0 MHz for Railway Mobile Radio, in accordance with the technical conditions set out in the Annex.

2 At the latest by 1 January 2025, based on national demand, Member States shall designate and make available on a non-exclusive basis the unpaired frequency band 1900-1910 MHz for Railway Mobile Radio, in accordance with the technical conditions set out in the Annex.

3 Member States shall ensure that networks using the frequency bands referred to in paragraph 1 give appropriate protection to systems in adjacent bands.

4 Member States where no rail services are provided at the date of 1 January 2022 shall only apply paragraph 1 as soon as a rail line is planned to be activated.

Member States shall report to the Commission on the implementation of this Decision by 1 January 2025. Member States shall monitor the use by RMR of the frequency bands subject to this Decision and report their findings, including any impacts on interoperability related to spectrum issues, to the Commission upon request or at their own initiative to allow a timely review of this Decision, where needed.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.