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Why your Wi-Fi is poorly rated by your passengers
Passengers often rate the quality of on-board Wi-Fi poorly, so how can train operators solve this problem?
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Can 5G development boost cellular connectivity on trains?
In February 2020, the UK government forged a 5G partnership with Chinese firm Huawei, which is expected to bolster the cyber infrastructure. While many continue to debate the risks, the rail industry is expected to reap the rewards — and commuters everywhere will be delighted.
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Nomad Digital secures on-board Wi-Fi contract for Öresund train fleet
Nomad Digital Limited have secured a multi-million-pound contract to deploy on-board passenger Wi-Fi for operators of the Öresundstrain in Denmark and Sweden.
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SKM Warsaw awards contract for new EMUs to Newag
Newag's winning bid of 667.9m Zlotys also includes a seven-year maintenance period for the Polish commuter fleet.
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Northern highlights engineering expertise in train modernisation programme
UK train operating company, Northern, has revealed the processes and expertise that is required in order to transform and modernise its rolling stock.
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Refurbished Class 442 trains reintroduced into operation by SWR
The four trains were refurbished as part of South Western Railway's wider efforts to improve the passenger experience on its network.
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Enriching onboard experience for rails with ‘WiFi 6’
Train operators and system integrators need a solid knowledge of WiFi6, the wireless technology that enables next-generation wireless communications.
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EIB to fund new trains for Greater Berlin
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to provide €185 million to fund new rolling stock which will help modernise regional rail in Greater Berlin.
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Hitachi Rail chosen to build new InterCity trains for Avanti West Coast
First Trenitalia has awarded British-based train manufacturer Hitachi Rail a contract worth more than £350 million to provide and maintain 23 new InterCity trains for Avanti West Coast services.
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Avanti West Coast train services officially launched in the UK
The new West Coast Partnership between FirstGroup and Trenitalia will bring a package of improvements for passengers, including new and refurbished trains, better stations and simplified fares.
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More than 50 new trains to soon carry passengers across the Northern network
UK train operating company, Northern, has announced the introduction of brand-new trains from Sunday 15 December 2019 to serve Lincoln and East Midlands.
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Nomad Digital launches private Trackside Radio technology
The Trackside Radio Networks solution provides passengers with a seamless, high speed Wi-Fi connection throughout their journey, including when travelling through tunnels or under bridges.
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Northern place one third of new Class 195 and Class 331 fleet into service
33 of the planned 101 new trains are already in service on various routes, following a £500 million investment from Northern.
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‘Friendly WiFi’ safe certification awarded to Heathrow Express
The certification proves that the Wi-Fi system installed on the Heathrow Express is keeping passengers safe from inappropriate content.
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NordWestBahn leases 16 more new trains from Alpha Trains
With this order, Alpha Trains and Transdev continue their successful partnership, adding a further 16 new trains to the Bremen S-Bahn fleet.