Internet facility feasible in trains - Railway Minister

Internet Facility in Trains

Trial run for provision of Internet facility has been conducted only in Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express.

A satellite based system with Wi-Fi distribution in coaches was tried on experimental basis and was found to be technically feasible.

A pilot project for internet facility in three rakes of Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express has been considered and has been included in the Railway Budget 2010-11.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri K.H. Muniyappa in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.