Virgin Trains has announced vendor Nomad Digital as its preferred bidder for the provision of WiFi internet services for passengers on board its high speed trains.
The service will be launched on its West Coast Main Line route in 2007 and allow passengers to browse the web and download digital data on rail journeys.
It will link the train to trackside wireless base stations, with radios located every few miles for reliable and seamless broadband connection to the internet.
Virgin Trains new product development manager Laura Hirdman says the network, based on WiMax technology, will ensure continuous connection even through tunnels.
‘We already offer WiFi access at our first class lounges, at-seat mobile-charging points and laptop power points,’ she said. ‘Now with on-board internet, working travellers can carry on with business as usual by staying connected in-transit.
‘Virgin is continually seeking to add that bit extra to the travel experience and we are pleased to further improve value and convenience for passengers.’
The selection of Nomad Digital follows a tendering process over the past year.
The network will also be able to deliver other services, such as passenger information and voice services.
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