Headline : Network Rail fine to help pay for faster Train wi-fi.
"Millions of pounds is to be spent on faster wi-fi for commuter trains across England and Wales, the BBC has learned.
A large proportion of the £90m cost of the scheme will be funded by the government from a record-breaking fine being handed to Network Rail this week.
The firm looks after much of the track, signalling and stations across Britain.
It is being punished by the Office of Rail Regulation for missing key punctuality targets on its long-distance services over five years.
Critics have long questioned the point of fining Network Rail for poor service, because in the end it is being stripped of cash that could be used to improve the lines.
10 times faster
Now ministers say they will make sure the cash will be used to help people get online.
The new service, which could be 10 times faster than the service available at the moment, should be available within three to four years."
My thoughts ;
For commuters like myself advances like this are much appreciated.
Source : BBC News.
Read more here.........
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28166639
"Millions of pounds is to be spent on faster wi-fi for commuter trains across England and Wales, the BBC has learned.
A large proportion of the £90m cost of the scheme will be funded by the government from a record-breaking fine being handed to Network Rail this week.
The firm looks after much of the track, signalling and stations across Britain.
It is being punished by the Office of Rail Regulation for missing key punctuality targets on its long-distance services over five years.
Critics have long questioned the point of fining Network Rail for poor service, because in the end it is being stripped of cash that could be used to improve the lines.
10 times faster
Now ministers say they will make sure the cash will be used to help people get online.
The new service, which could be 10 times faster than the service available at the moment, should be available within three to four years."
My thoughts ;
For commuters like myself advances like this are much appreciated.
Source : BBC News.
Read more here.........
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28166639
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