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Amtrak adds more WiFi but with a catch

October 23, 2011

Greater Greater Washington reports that Amtrak has begun launching WiFi on its Northeast Corridor regional trains but is censoring certain websites.

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Dispatch from ITS World Congress: Wednesday wanderings

October 19, 2011

On Wednesday I spent some time navigating the technical displays at the ITS World Congress to learn about the innovations coming to the transit industry.

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Pressure builds for WiFi on Caltrain

October 19, 2011

Although Caltrain (CA) runs service in the heart of Silicon Valley, passengers do not have the advantage of WiFi connectivity during their commute.

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Can wireless applications reduce emissions?

October 12, 2011

Wireless applications in four areas — agriculture, transportation, energy, and government — can reduce emissions, according to a new industry report.

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MBTA to extend underground cell phone coverage

October 6, 2011

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced plans to extend cell phone coverage to the Blue Line and most of the Green Line by year’s end.

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Toronto gets ready for cell phone service

October 4, 2011

The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) plans to award a contract to a wireless provider to equip its stations and platforms for cell-phone reception.

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British business travelers prefer to relax on the train

September 30, 2011

The image of business travelers working productively on intercity trains is a myth according to research conducted for the UK Department for Transport.

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Subway cell phones: Progress or chaos?

September 28, 2011

As the MTA rolls out wireless service at six subway stations, the debate begins. Is this a sign of progress or the end of civilization?

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WiFi is coming to Golden Gate Transit buses

September 27, 2011

Golden Gate Transit (CA) will install wireless connections on 150 buses after a successful pilot project.

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WMATA works to improve cell phone service throughout rail system

September 26, 2011

WMATA’s cell phone coverage continues to improve as four carriers work to meet the agency’s deadline of wiring the rail system by October 16, 2012.

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