Hundreds of UK trains will finally get better Wi-Fi — government promises to 'rocket boost connectivity' for travellers
The UK government has announced plans to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity on hundreds of trains. This initiative aims to upgrade Wi-Fi availability from approximately 50% to 90% over the next few years. The upgrade will involve equipping up to 1,400 trains with satellite technology to improve internet access for commuters.
- ▪The upgrade program will utilize satellite equipment to connect to low Earth orbit constellations.
- ▪The government plans to invest £57 million to improve Wi-Fi connectivity across the rail network.
- ▪Certain Great Western Railway services have already begun testing the satellite upgrades since November 2025.
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Pro Hundreds of UK trains will finally get better Wi-Fi — government promises to 'rocket boost connectivity' for travellers News By Craig Hale published 27 May 2026 UK trains could get satellite Internet soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: FirstGroup) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Following a pilot, satellite Internet should be rolling out across more UK trains very soonOther solutions to tackle not-spots are also being deployed by various partnersWi-Fi welcomed, but campaigners warn of other perpetual issuesThe UK government has…
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