The Independent highlights the UK government's 'Project Reach', a significant initiative aimed at enhancing mobile phone connectivity for train passengers. This project, kicked off by the Department for Transport (DfT), involves a collaboration between Network Rail and telecom firms Neos Networks and Freshwave. The plan includes installing 1,000 km of fibre optic cables to combat signal blackspots and unreliable internet across key train lines. The DfT hopes to expand this ambitious project further, addressing connectivity issues particularly in problematic areas like tunnels.
Train passengers across Britain can anticipate an end to frustrating mobile signal blackspots and unreliable internet connections, as the Department for Transport (DfT) announces a significant initiative to boost connectivity on major routes.
The DfT confirmed that a landmark agreement has been signed between Government-owned Network Rail and telecoms companies Neos Networks and Freshwave, aiming to eliminate the long-standing issue of dropped calls and weak signals for commuters and travellers.
Named 'Project Reach', the initial phase will see Neos Networks install 1,000km (621 miles) of ultra-fast fibre optic cable along key arteries including parts of the East Coast Main Line, West Coast Main Line, Great Western Main Line, and Chiltern Main Line.
The DfT has expressed an ambition to expand this cabling network beyond 5,000km (3,107 miles) in the 'near future', enhancing connectivity for all train passengers.
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