US EditionStarlink services debut on trains traveling through the Scottish Highlands
- ScotRail has launched a six-month pilot program installing Starlink satellite technology on a fleet of six class 158 trains serving rural routes across the Scottish Highlands.
- The trial arose from longstanding connectivity challenges on rural rail routes that traditional mobile networks cannot adequately address.
- The project, a partnership between ScotRail and Clarus Networks, uses Low Earth Orbit satellites to deliver reliable internet from Inverness to Wick and other northern routes.
- Richard Lochhead, Scottish Business Minister, said the technology will "boost Highland commuters and visitors" by improving digital service access and journey experience.
- Should the trial achieve its goals, the technology may be introduced more widely across ScotRail’s class 158 fleet and other rural routes, improving connectivity and bolstering economic stability in those communities.
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Starlink services debut on trains traveling through the Scottish Highlands
Starlink services are set to transform customer experiences on ScotRail trains traversing the Scottish Highlands. The pilot program, launched in collaboration with Clarus Networks, aims to bridge the digital divide in rural Scotland. ScotRail has partnered with Clarus Networks to equip six class 158 trains with Starlink equipment for a six-month trial. The Starlink-enabled trains will operate routes from Inverness to Wick, Thurso, Kyle of Lochal…
ScotRail kicks-off a new era in rail communication technology
Trains operating in the Scottish Highlands will offer unprecedented access to satellite technology – transforming how customers can stay connected when travelling with ScotRail. In a UK-first for onboard passenger Wi-Fi, ScotRail has worked with Clarus Networks to design a new system which allows trains operating in rural Scotland to connect with a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network. Six class 158 trains, which will be in service in the nor…
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