Virgin Trains is partnering with
mobile operator Orange to improve on-board 2G and
3G mobile voice and data services to Virgin Voyager
passengers.
Eighteen Voyager trains have already been upgraded, and the
system will ultimately benefit passengers on all 78 trains
operating on the cross country and North Wales routes.
Orange developed technology to overcome the radio frequency
signal blocking effect that is a result of the metallised glass on
new train carriages.
The system uses antennae on carriage roofs to receive outside
signals, which are then replicated through a bank of repeaters
placed inside the train.
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