BWCS Rail

Conference exploring the future use of WiFi Services on Trains.

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

Train WiFi in the UK will receive a major boost under soon to be announced government plans. Over 1,400 trains across the country will be provided with fast/reliable connectivity. Minister Heidi Alexander is expected to reveal the details this summer... https://t.co/3kGo0sjpoy

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

Kazakhstan will be the latest country to trial satellite-delivered WiFi on trains. KTZ will follow Brightline, ScotRail and Lithuanian Railways in adopting satellite use satellite. Other train companies, such as SNCF and Deutsche Bahn are mulling similar https://t.co/upZpdidt8a

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

Train WiFi in the UK will receive a major boost under soon to be announced government plans. Over 1,400 trains across the country will be provided with faster and more reliable connectivity. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to reveal the details later this summer.

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

New technology will be introduced on mainline UK train services. This follows pilot schemes using LEO satellite connectivity involving 3 rail companies. It will now be rolled out with the state investing £57m. See this year's Traincomms Conference: https://t.co/3kGo0sjpoy

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

National Train Operator Sees WiFi Window of Opportunity - Finnish state train company, VR, is making an effort to improve its on-board WiFi service. The company says it will alter all windows in a transparent bid to boost reception from cell-towers ... https://t.co/upZpdidt8a

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

It’s as if it was announced just in time for this year’s Traincomms Conference (it wasn’t), the differing standards of on-board WiFi across Europe have been measured by Ookla Speedtest®. And some countries have got more to crow about than others…
https://t.co/upZpdidt8a

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

Reports comparing on-train WiFi services are like buses, you wait ages for one and then two come along at once. The latest data-set, comes from Uswitch broadband and is shows how travellers feel about the WiFi offered by UK train companies https://t.co/upZpdidt8a.

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

Traincomms 2025 (https://t.co/upZpdidt8a ) is fast approaching…
Don’t delay, only a handful of tickets left!
Discuss the changes in train comms, as investment in trackside networks is challenged by train operators trialling LEO satellite-delivered broadband to trains.

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RETWEET to congratulate Maria Corina Machado on winning the Nobel Peace Prize!

[Network Rail @networkrail]

Say goodbye to mobile signal black spots - Britain’s railway connectivity is set for a major step forward. 📱

🤝 Project Reach will transform mobile connectivity across Britain and improve your journeys:

➡️ https://t.co/SM80X54btr

#4G #5G #SmartRail @transportgovuk

[James H S Brown @JamesHSBrown]

At Avanti West Coast, our window etching trial boosted mobile data throughput by up to 300% — using existing mobile networks.

That benefit still applies with Project Reach. A modest investment in train improvements could have huge national impact.
https://t.co/klv9s5N48i

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

Great article in the Times about the benefits of on-train WiFi by @ojngill ...
It's all here https://t.co/KseuhwSNca

For further discussion ... https://t.co/upZpdidt8a - the WiFi on Trains Conference, in London (SNCF, DB, SBB, Amtrak, Indian Railways, Trenitalia etc present).

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

More Details on UK Plan to Eliminate Train Not-Spots
More information has been revealed on the UK government’s plan to eliminate so-called “not-spots” along some of the country’s main train lines ...
https://t.co/zLhdm57336

[Icomera @icomera]

YES! -> Now, that sounds like a #connectedjourney 💻🛜🚆

[Icomera @icomera]

Sure, go ahead and first ensure the coordination of technical and operational significance to ultimately enable an interoperable system that connects #passengerrail riders to and from Las Vegas to California’s high-speed rail system in Southern California...

But, don't forget to procure an operations contract that allows for an interoperable system to be installed and maintained.

https://t.co/6vTMA9UrPH

#highspeedrail #connectedjourney #ITxPT

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

UK Government in about-turn on Train WiFi – as DfT examines ways to improve train connectivity – Hint try attending Traincomms …
https://t.co/upZpdidt8a
@icomera , @networkrail , @DfTstats , @BoldynNetworks , @westermo , @hubersuhner @galgus_ @Bluwireless_srl @NomadDigital

[Traincomms from BWCS @Traincomms]

UK Government in about-turn on Train WiFi – as DfT examines ways to improve train connectivity – Hint ... start by attending Traincomms …
https://t.co/upZpdidt8a

[BWCS Rail @RailCCTV]

Thanks Dean

[Dean Bubley @disruptivedean]

Very beautiful building as a venue for @cpaasaa #CASA24 - Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam

Almost as impressive as the annual @Traincomms conference in London

[Blu Wireless @Blu_Wireless]

Have you picked up the recent edition of Rail Engineer?

Blu Wireless, alongside our partner @westermo are included in this excellent piece about the technological challenges involved in Wi-Fi on trains.

Read from page 52 👇
https://t.co/tPUuFdFTnA

@therailengineer #Rail

[Icomera @icomera]

As passenger rail evolves into 'high-speed mobile data centers' through digital transformation, they unlock opportunities to innovate, meet passenger expectations, and address operators' needs for safety and security.

Here's how 👉: https://t.co/Rq2WfhPO0Z

#connectedjourney