Free Wi-Fi for all on East Coast trains
Posted on 15 Aug 2007 at 10:48
East Cost mainline train passengers will soon have access to free Wi-Fi on InterCity services, even if sitting - or standing - in standard class.
National Express has been awarded the franchise previously operated by GNER. In 2004 GNER was the first InterCity operator to provide Wi-Fi on trains using a combination of satellite and 3G mobile technology. The network was completed in 2006, linking London, York, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, but only first class passengers enjoyed free access.
But from 9 December, when National Express takes over, that privilege will be extended to all. The company will also introduce smartcard tickets, print-at-home tickets and m-tickets via mobile phone; mobile phone real-time travel information delivered to mobile phones; and car parking payments by mobile phone, using a system which remembers payment details and car registration.
National Express Group chief executive Richard Bowker says that the new operator hopes to make travel simpler.
"We have an exciting package of innovation and investment aimed at making these services attractive to many more people," he says. "We will offer improved reliability, more trains and seats, easier ways to purchase tickets and an updated catering offer. Our plans have been developed through close consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. We look forward to working with them to deliver a truly world class railway."
Author: Simon Aughton
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