Stansted trains now have wi-fi

The rail service linking London to Stansted Airport has initiated an on-board wi-fi service on its brand new air conditioned Bombardier trains.

Marketed as the Stansted Express, but know locally as the “Stansted Slow” as it stops at two stations on its way to London’s Liverpool Street, the operation is now much improved.  The first Derby-built Bombardier 379 carriages were introduced by Transport Minster Philip Hammond earlier this month.  Passengers can work on-line whilst waiting for the train to start at the station.

Capable of 100mph, and with much quicker acceleration, some 120 units are being introduced on the National Express East Anglia services from London to Stansted and Cambridge.  A full refreshment trolley service is provided on the 50-minute journey. 

The wi-fi units are supplied by Icomera, a Swedish company which claims to be the world’s leading transport internet provider.  It has worked closely with Bombardier on this project. www.icomera.com/rail www.stanstedexpress.com

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