Free WiFi announced on UK trains by 2017

Rail passengers will be able to access free WiFi on trains throughout England and Wales from 2017, David Cameron has announced.
The Prime Minister told MPs that it was “vital for businesses and for individuals to be able to access Wi-Fi and do their work and all other contact while they are on trains”.

Almost £50 million of funding will be released from the Department for Transport to ensure WiFi is available on TSGN, Southeastern, Chiltern and Arriva Trains Wales – covering more than 500m journeys a year.

The investment will be funded from fines imposed by the Office of Rail Regulation on Network Rail in July 2014 for the late running of services. The Department for Transport has asked rail industry operators to set out how they will meet the commitment, and to begin installing equipment as soon as possible.