Wi-Fi access via Starlink is expanding to long-distance trains, Ukrzaliznytsia reported on Wednesday, writes UNN.
Internet on trains – pilot project expands to long-distance trains
The company noted that they know "how important it is to stay connected on the road – to write to relatives, comrades, work, show children a cartoon, or simply stay in the loop of world news." "That is why we have equipped one of Ukrzaliznytsia's flagship trains with Wi-Fi access in test mode," Ukrzaliznytsia stated.
As reported, on the Hutsulshchyna train No. 95/96 Kyiv – Rakhiv, passengers in all carriages of both train sets will now have network access. "10 minutes of free access for everyone will allow them to test the service and – if necessary – send urgent messages. And full access to high-speed internet during the trip will cost UAH 120 without traffic restrictions per day, with 5 GB – without any speed restrictions. Payment can be made online with any payment card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay," the message says.
The technology, according to Ukrzaliznytsia, "is provided by modern Starlink equipment, which was tested on some diplomatic routes of Ukrzaliznytsia and proved its efficiency in difficult Ukrainian conditions." "The carriages of the Hutsulshchyna were equipped by a partner without attracting investments from Ukrzaliznytsia," the message says.
If the project has stable demand, Ukrzaliznytsia will scale it to other trains through a transparent tender for the provision of the service
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The company also noted that Ukrzaliznytsia, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, has already equipped all its 16 Intercity+ trains with high-speed internet access.