In a first in North America, VIA Rail Canada has launched its Wi-Fi access service on board its trains, in several stations and in Panorama lounges in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor.
This is being offered to all travelers between Montreal and Quebec City. However, this will be available to VIA 1 class cars between Montreal-Toronto. By the end of 2006, all VIA 1 and Comfort class travelers will be able to access the service on all VIA intercity trains in Ontario and Quebec.
Paul Côte, President and CEO, VIA Rail said;
We are excited at the prospect of offering Wireless Internet. This service will be of great benefit to frequent travellers and business people who will be able to log on to work, making productive use of their time. Travellers today are seeking ways to get more done in less time. Others will simply want to chat with family and friends during their trip. Thanks to Wi-Fi, they now have an option that makes their travel time even more productive, relaxing and enjoyable.
Now that Canada has started Wi-Fi in its railways, the first in North America, it won’t be too long when the US train companies adopt this. But for the time being, VIA Rail Canada deserves all the praise.
Via: Broadband Wireless Exchange Magazine
