Free Wi-Fi in Trains Launched in India

Free Wi-Fi in Trains Launched in India With 4 Mbps Download and 512 Kbps Upload Speed

Minister of Railways Pawan Kumar Bansal today launched FREE Wi-Fi-
facility in moving trains starting with the New Delhi- Howrah Rajdhani
Express and fifty other trains are expected to be connected this year
with4 Mbps download speed and 512 Kbps upload speed.

The passengers will be able to register by providing the PNR number,
Government ID (Voter ID /election card, Aadhar etc) and other details
like mobile number etc. On validation of the data entered by the
passengers, as per extant DOT guidelines, the Login ID and Password will
be sent through SMS to the registered mobile number. The Login ID and
Password will remain valid for entire journey.

The satellite antenna is placed in one of the two Power Cars of the rake. This is linked through Wi-Fi radios provided outside of each coach. This is further distributed inside the coaches through indoor access point. This will help passengers of the Rajdhani Express train to access internet during their journey.