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Starlink Wifi Trial: A Game-Changer for Train Connectivity

12/23/2025

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South Western Railway began a Starlink wifi trial on Class 444 trains to address a New Forest signal blackspot.
The trial, on December 20, targets improved onboard connectivity for passengers between London Waterloo, Portsmouth Harbour, and Weymouth.
SWR reports 97% coverage so far, enhancing streaming capabilities.
Rail minister Lord Peter Hendy called it a "game-changer" and tied the initiative to Project Reach, which aims to end signal blackspots by 2028.

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South Western Railway began a Starlink wifi trial on Class 444 trains to address a New Forest signal blackspot.
The trial, on December 20, targets improved onboard connectivity for passengers between London Waterloo, Portsmouth Harbour, and Weymouth.
SWR reports 97% coverage so far, enhancing streaming capabilities.
Rail minister Lord Peter Hendy called it a "game-changer" and tied the initiative to Project Reach, which aims to end signal blackspots by 2028.