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Nomad-Alstom Consortium Win Multi Million-Pound On-Board Passenger WiFi Contract

The on-board passenger WiFi solution is built on Nomad’s latest router technology platform, the R5001 and using the new Nomad Connect...

Nomad Digital Secures Next Generation WiFi Services Contract in California

The CCJPA, a transit line in California, has formally awarded Nomad Digital with the “Next Generation WiFi Services Contract”.

CRRC Presents 'Explosion-Proof' Trains for Tel Aviv

CRRC has manufactured 'explosion-proof' trains for Tel Aviv's Red Line, the first light rail system in Israel's second-largest city.

Stadler Delivers 10 Additional FLIRT Trains to GySEV

Stadler has completed an order signed in 2016: it has delivered the 10 FLIRT trains for GySEV, bringing the operator's FLIRT trains to 20.

Nomad Digital – Smart Technology

Nomad Digital provides digital passenger and fleet-management solutions. The Internet of Things drives its digital platform.

Skoda to Supply 31 Electric Trains to Czech Railways

Skoda and Czech Railways have signed a framework agreement for 50 RegioPanter electric trains. CR immediately ordered 31 units.

Stadler Giruno High-Speed Train for the Gotthard Receives Operating Licence

Stadler Giruno high-speed train for the Gotthard is given its operating licence by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport. The client is SBB.

Bombardier to Upgrade New Generation Rollingstock | Railway-News

Queensland: Bombardier wins contract to upgrade and modify New Generation Rollingstock trains. The NGR trains will have better accessibility…

10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 13

In the Industry Insider Week 13: Deutsche Bahn considers sale options for DB Arriva and Stadler wins its biggest vehicle order to date.

Deutsche Bahn: Free Wifi on All InterCity 1 and 2 Trains

DB is upgrading all of its InterCity 1 & 2 trains by 2021 to equip them with free wifi, a service already available on its ICE trains.

218 Russian Railway Stations to have Free Wifi by the End of 2019

The Russian Railways wifi project will see the number of stations in the country with free wifi rise from 136 to 218 by the end of 2019.

Lantech Communications Launches New 2019 Product Guide

IP Ethernet products expert Lantech has launched its new product guide for 2019. Lantech offers top network solutions for industrial and IP …

4 Benefits of Free Station WiFi for Rail Passengers and Operators

WiFi has become a huge necessity for people and businesses to live their lives. So what about station wifi? Often, WiFi is only available in…

WiFi SPARK and Blackbox to Launch Real-Time Transport Information Portal

WiFi SPARK and Blackbox Ltd are thrilled to announce that they are set to launch a real-time Transport Information Portal to the rail market…

The History of WiFi is Long and Interesting

As a new member of the Nomad team I decided to dig a little deeper into why WiFi on trains is different to the WiFi we have at home. I asked…

Nomad Announce First Results of their ÖBB Order

Nomad Digital are delighted to announce the first results of their recent order with ÖBB for Nomad’s passenger WiFi solution for 21 new Bomb…

On-Board WiFi Specialist 21net Acquired by Alstom

Alstom has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 21net, from the Innovacom fund and other investors. 21net is a provider of on-…

Keeping Up With Change in Wireless Communication

TE Connectivity’s product manager for antennas, explains how train manufacturers and can keep up with the fast pace of change in wireless co…

Webinar: Fully Connected Train Journeys

The route to fully connected train journeys webinar: High-speed rail continues to gain popularity across Europe. But modern passengers want …

To Wifi and Beyond - Getting Online is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Railway-News chatted with Wifi SPARK, to find out about their recent launch of the 'Continuously Connected Passenger Journey' across Chilter…

The Digital Transformation – Challenges and Opportunities

The digital transformation is a huge challenge and a great opportunity for all business sectors, including rail. We've interviewed key playe…

Virgin Trains Unveils Vision for Station of the Future

In a radical new open plan design, Birmingham International’s ticket office has been transformed, the traditional booking window is now a th…

KBH: Monetising Digital Services for TOCs

KBH Digital help train operating companies in monetising digital services for customers by providing targeted advertising for on-board digit…

Icomera Wifi Deployed on South West Trains