GNER Extends Train Wi-Fi Coverage
Posted: 07th Apr, 2004 By: MarkJ
Following successful trials of its train based broadband wireless (Wi-Fi) hotspot service; GNER has decided upon a full rollout across its entire fleet:
The programme will see GNER initially provide the service on its Mallard trains - the company's renamed, refitted electric rolling stock that will operate on the UK's East Coast main line. The updated carriages will also sport power sockets for notebook computers and other devices.
Ten trains have been targeted for Wi-Fi access in the first instance, and will be in service by the end of the year, operating between London Kings Cross, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland.
GNER plans to upgrade its 302-strong fleet of Mark 4 carriages to Mallard standard over time. The company also said it intends to equip its other trains with Wi-Fi in due course.
The service itself costs £4.95 per hour, although remains free for the operators first class passengers. More @ The Register.
The programme will see GNER initially provide the service on its Mallard trains - the company's renamed, refitted electric rolling stock that will operate on the UK's East Coast main line. The updated carriages will also sport power sockets for notebook computers and other devices.
Ten trains have been targeted for Wi-Fi access in the first instance, and will be in service by the end of the year, operating between London Kings Cross, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland.
GNER plans to upgrade its 302-strong fleet of Mark 4 carriages to Mallard standard over time. The company also said it intends to equip its other trains with Wi-Fi in due course.
The service itself costs £4.95 per hour, although remains free for the operators first class passengers. More @ The Register.
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