All Aboard! (for Free Wi-Fi Access on Amtrak Trains)
All Aboard! (for Free Wi-Fi Access on Amtrak Trains)
Posted 01/14/2010 at 10:15am
| by Paul Lilly
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In an attempt to attract more business travelers, Amtrak announced plans to offer free wireless Internet service on some of its high-speed trains traveling between Boston, New York, and Washington, USA Today reports.
Amtrak's timing comes as more airlines begin to adopt Wi-Fi service of their own, which is one reason Amtrak has followed suit.
"That's part of it," admitted Cliff Cole, an Amtrak spokesman. But "It's more about our initiatives to add services for our passengers and create a better riding experience."
And it's been working, says Cole, who points out that Amtrak's share of the market between New York and Washington, compared with the airlines, has risen to 61 percent from 50 percent from September 2004 to June 2009.
Adding Wi-Fi to the designated routes is just the beginning. Amtrak said it plans to expand Internet availability to its Northwest regional trains, and eventually offer it beyond the East coast.
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emperor3d
January 14, 2010 at 12:55pm
We've had this on our Canadian trains for a while now. It's completely awesome and super convenient.
herrleelee
January 14, 2010 at 11:42am
Awesome, I now can enjoy a train ride while I'm on youtube viewing train videos! I have two of the most expensive hobbies, model trains and high tech gadgets!
praetor_alpha
January 14, 2010 at 10:34am
Sure would have been nice to have WiFi going west from Chicago (to Utah) the few times I took Amtrak. Might also have been nice to have an outlet nearby most of the time.
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