Do trains have wifi

Do trains have WiFi?

Wi-Fi Onboard Trains An increasing number of Train Operating Companies are providing onboard Wi-Fi facilities for customers. Wi-Fi provision is more commonly available on long distance inter-city routes as opposed to shorter commuter routes.

Is there a bathroom on a train engine?

Yes, all over the road locomotives, and local use locomotives are equipped with toilets in small rooms in the front hood area of the locomotive. Some have an air pressure assisted flushing system using fresh water similar to an airline toilet.

How does WiFi work on a train?

A train is fitted with a number of Wireless Access Points that can help boost coverage across the coaches. These points connect to the satellite and phone networks, which helps the WiFi to function. However, when the train is moving, the signal strength can vary with distance and speed.

How do I connect to SWR WiFi?

1. Connect. Connect to the complimentary on board Wi-Fi ‘SWR Wi-Fi’
2. Open. Open the SWR app or enter swrstream.com in a web browser.
3. Register. Register to access the content.
4. Stream! Start streaming and enjoy our complimentary on board entertainment.

Is there WiFi on InterCity buses?

Yes – all InterCity buses are equipped with free mobile WiFi. InterCity endeavours to provide WiFi to every passenger.

Does InterCity have charging ports?

All InterCity GOLD seats have individual charging points. InterCity SLEEPER buses also have a three-pin power point and a USB power point at each bunk and seat. …

Are there toilets on InterCity buses?

InterCity services stop regularly for toilet breaks; however they do not have toilets or restrooms on board.

Can you eat on InterCity buses?

You can bring cold food and drinks on board, and hot drinks as long as they have a lid. Hot drinks without a lid are not allowed for safety reasons. For the comfort of other passengers please don’t bring hot food on board the bus.

Can you eat food on a bus?

Usually, yes but hot drinks should be in a suitable travel container such as a flask or takeaway coffee cup with a lid. Please be considerate and avoid eating and drinking items (such as strong smelling foods) which other customers may find unpleasant. …

How do bus toilets work?

Bus Toilets A bus toilet does not use water, and it is not hooked up to a sewer. On a bus, urine and feces are held in a holding tank. Bus toilets use a blue formaldehyde product to mask the odor of urine and feces. The other type does not have the flap, which leaves the holding tank in view.

What happens to poop on a train?

The traditional method of disposing human waste from trains is to deposit the waste onto the tracks or, more often, onto nearby ground using what is known as a hopper toilet. To enforce this limitation, toilets may be automatically locked when the train pulls into a station or stops at a red signal.

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Wifi on long-distance trains

Our wifi network is not just available on trains in Germany: travellers to Austria, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland can also enjoy internet access throughout their journeys. Passengers can use the free wifi in both first class and second class.

Using our free wifi network is so easy

• Enable wifi on your device.
• Select the WIFIonICE network.
• A login page will automatically open on some devices. If no login page appears, type one of these URLs into your browser and then press Enter: LogIn.WIFIonICE.de
• The login option will automatically appear on the landing page. Accept the general terms and conditions and click the red button.

FAQ

What trains offer wifi?

Wifi is available on board all of our ICE trains, on some of our IC trains and on selected regional trains. We are gradually rolling out wifi for our entire long-distance fleet.

Is wifi available on all routes to and from locations outside of Germany?

Yes. Free wifi is available on all of these connections. You can keep surfing even as you cross international borders and stay connected in Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

How do I access the WIFIonICE login/logout page on a train?

Simply enter the following URL in your browser’s address bar: login.WIFIonICE.de.

My device displays a security message after it connects to WIFIonICE. What does this mean?

• The wifi network on our trains is a public network, similar to the system used in hotels. In the case of public networks, it is not possible to guarantee that communication is completely protected against interception.
• Our wifi system includes a range of security features (including client isolation, which prevents one device in the network from accessing data on another device in the same network) that makes data transfer safer than in similar wifi networks in cafés and other public places.
• If you want to want to ensure that your connection is completely safe, particularly if you are working with sensitive data, we recommend using a VPN and only accessing https websites.

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How does train wifi work and why is it under threat in England?

Wifi for train passengers in England may be axed as the government seeks to cut costs. The move is being pushed by the Department for Transport in order to cut costs as it looks to “reform all aspects of the railway” and provide “value for money”. But how does it work, and will this prove a false economy?

How does onboard wifi work?

Most train wifi ultimately depends on the broader mobile communications network. The train’s antennae pick up the signal – usually 3G or 4G – from regular masts or base stations near the tracks and connects passengers via routers in carriages.

Establishing a wifi connection is straightforward on most trains. However, the actual speed or connectivity to the internet depends on the network signal and how the bandwidth is divided up between how many users.

Can’t people just use their phone data?

That is what the DfT seems to be hoping. But there are several practical reasons why this does not work.

While train wifi and phones are affected by patchy network coverage – particularly in rural areas – train antennae outside the metal carriages usually perform far better, and in places can connect via networks in tunnels or to station wifi.

Aggregating the demand through one connection or gateway to the train should work better for more people overall, with train wifi systems working to maximise and smooth connectivity from different mobile networks, satellite or wifi. While a growing number of people have access to modern smartphones with unlimited data packages, many still prefer or need wifi.

How long have passenger trains in Britain had wifi?

Long-distance operators provided basic, paid-for wifi as early as 2004, and franchisees were even fined for failing to install it on trains in 2010. Faster and free wifi was rolled out across most trains after 2014, using a £50m fine levied on Network Rail for poor performance. In 2017, the government said it was launching the next phase – of fast-enough 5G connectivity on trains to allow passengers to stream movies, to make journeys “enjoyable and productive … and deliver economic benefits for the whole of the UK”, along with installing trackside masts to boost signals to trains. In practice, installing bespoke trackside communications infrastructure has proved too costly and complex for most of the railway.

So what has changed?

Covid and changing travel patterns have led to a decline in rail passenger numbers and revenue, and the Treasury has demanded that train operators make huge cuts to costs to cover the shortfall. Although passenger numbers are recovering fast, the pressure to find short-term savings has been maintained, particularly while negotiations continue over pay and jobs.

How would axing wifi cut costs for the government?

Since the collapse of the rail franchising system, revenue and most costs are directly on the government’s balance sheet rather than the train operators – and the Treasury in particular is widely seen as wanting to reduce cost rather than invest to attract more custom. Network data is one cost, while a future switch to 5G will also be more costly than the simple upgrade from 3G to 4G using equipment already installed.

Data contracts are not disclosed. Industry experts estimate the bill to be a maximum of £5m a year for the biggest companies but far smaller for most – and those contracts cover data that trains require for operating essentials, even if about 60% is used for passenger wifi. Those data contracts now go beyond the basics of staff communications and payment systems to the kind of maintenance regimes the industry hopes to introduce, from telematics on trains to video imaging of infrastructure and trackside vegetation. In that context, it is unclear how much money cutting passenger wifi services would actually save.

The fear among passenger groups and train operators is that cutting passenger wifi will further dissuade people from using the railways just as their fares are needed.

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Do trains in Europe have wifi & power sockets?

Train wifi and power socket availability varies widely across European trains. There is no standard network so coverage, reliability and cost will vary.

The most reliable way to use the internet while travelling is to take a dongle for mobile broadband or use your smartphone as a modem and connect your phone to your laptop. Just make sure you check the associated roaming costs so you don’t get a nasty surprise when you get home.

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Eurostar

• Wifi on board?: Yes.
• Railway station wifi? Yes*
• Cost: Free on board applicable trains and at London St. Pancras and in First Class lounges.
• Power Sockets: UK and European power sockets are available at every seat on newer trains. USB sockets are available in Business and Standard Premier on these trains. Older trains have UK and European power sockets in coaches 5, 14, and all Business Premier and Standard Premier coaches.

*You can access Wifi from many stations. First Class & Business travellers can access this for free, Standard Class passengers will incur varying costs. St. Pancras station has free Wifi enabled for everyone, business and departure lounges included.

TGV

• Wifi on board?: Wifi is currently available for free on the TGV on many routes.
• Railway station wifi? Lots of stations are wifi-enabled but with varying availability and costs.
• Cost: Usually free. Travellers need to enter their ticket number to access TGV Connect. Data limits apply.
• Power Sockets: All First Class and most Second Class seats have power-points for laptops & mobiles with European-style two-pin sockets.

ICE

• Wifi on board?: Yes
• Railway station wifi? Sometimes, via Deutsche Telekom.
• Cost: Free in all classes. It is also free in the First Class lounges of some stations. Second class has data limits.
• Power sockets: Yes

Thalys

• Wifi on board?: Yes.
• Railway station wifi? Sort of*.
• Cost: Free. First Class and Business Class have faster connections and more higher data limits.
• Power sockets: Yes

*Wifi is available in several stations which serve Thalys e.g. the Eurostar lounge at Brussels-Midi or in Burger King at Amsterdam Central. However, these services aren’t affiliated with Thalys.

Last updated on October 27, 2021

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