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wifi

Skype on a train: A comeback for North American rail?

March 4, 2010

With Amtrak offering wireless Internet on its Acela Express trains and VIA Rail Canada planning to upgrade its Wi-Fi later this year, one writer wonders if North American rail is making a comeback.

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Amtrak launches Wi-Fi on Acela

March 2, 2010

Amtrak launched wireless Internet service on all 20 Acela Express trains, in ClubAcela lounges, and in six major stations between Boston (MA) and Washington (DC).

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WiFi turns school bus into rolling study hall

February 15, 2010

An inexpensive router has turned a sometimes rowdy Tucson (AZ) school bus into an Internet cafe.

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Amtrak to provide WiFi on Acela

January 13, 2010

Amtrak announced plans to introduce free WiFi service on the Acela Express starting in March.

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MBTA to introduce real-time commuter rail info, expand WiFi

January 7, 2010

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is introducing real-time arrival information throughout its commuter rail system.

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Columbia Transit to test WiFi

January 7, 2010

Columbia Transit (MO) is testing Wi-Fi access on two city buses, starting this month.

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BART Transbay wireless service disappoints

December 24, 2009

Commuters on San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit were disappointed as the new wireless service in Transbay Tube did not work as anticipated.

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Wireless available in BART Transbay Tube

December 23, 2009

Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) commuters now have wireless access under San Francisco Bay.

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Khazakhstan commuters to get free Wi-Fi

November 30, 2009

Kazakhstan’s national railway will begin offering free wireless Internet service to passengers on its busiest commuter rail line.

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Wi-Fi helps attract intercity bus passengers

November 17, 2009

Free wireless Internet — and low fares — are helping attract new riders to regional buses.

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