Wi-Fi on trains

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Parsons has been selected by Canada’s national passenger rail service to provide wireless internet services in their rail stations and first-class lounges.

The US-based engineering and construction firm

has been selected by

’s national passenger rail service to provide wireless internet services in their rail stations and first-class lounges as well as on their train routes throughout the Quebec City–Windsor Ontario Corridor.

The five-year contract calls for Parsons to fund, develop, and operate the system - trademarked as Opti-Fi - sharing revenue with VIA Rail once the system becomes profitable.

The system will combine satellite communications, cellular communications and Wi-Fi technology to allow rail passengers to experience continuous Wi-Fi access while on board.

Parsons will provide 22 stations, all VIA1 and Comfort Class cars, and all seven Panorama lounges with the Wi-Fi service.

Parsons has already implemented the Wi-Fi service in two stations, five trains, and four Panorama lounges. Fleet deployment is under way and expected to be complete by November 2006.

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