Britons to be able to stream videos and join video calls on train wifi in major tech overhaul
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Labour is preparing to unveil a £57million initiative that will bring high-speed internet to Britain's railways through cutting-edge satellite technology later this summer.The ambitious scheme will see more than 1,400 trains fitted with equipment capable of connecting to low-Earth orbit satellites, delivering ultra-fast broadband to passengers across the network.London North Eastern Railway and TransPennine services, both notorious for unreliable connectivity, are expected to receive the upgrades first.Initial installations are expected to begin within months of the announcement, expected by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The project forms part of the government's broader transition towards Great British Railways - the new nationalised body set to manage both infrastructure and train operations.Current connectivity on Britain's rail network remains woefully inadequate, according to Department for Transport research.Passengers using 4G data...
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