Trial lets commuters surf on the tube

Charing Cross underground station gets Wi-Fi connectivity

The Wi-Fi trial is scheduled to last six months

London Underground is trialling a scheme to allow customers to log on to the internet from their laptops or mobile phones at Charing Cross tube station from 1 November.

It has teamed up with BT Openzone for the six-month trial. Any passengers with a Wi-Fi-enabled device will be able to go online while they are passing through the station.

“An ever-growing commuter populous has been clamouring to be able to check their emails and browse the net while on the go. This trial at Charing Cross will allow them to do just that while on the tube platform,” said Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor of London's transport adviser.

TfL said that the trial is part of its strategy to use additional channels to make information more accessible to customers.

The trial is being funded through BT with no cost to tube users or taxpayers.