Sick of slow train Wi-Fi? A fix could soon be on the way thanks to this new satellite trial

• The UK has begun testing on-board Wi-Fi connectivity using satellites
• The trial is being run on a GWR line in the South West
• It could raise internet speeds on board trains and improve reliability

British trains aren’t exactly known for their stellar Wi-Fi connectivity, but that could change in the near future thanks to a new scheme that takes its inspiration from Formula One racing. If successful, the plan could ramp up train Wi-Fi speeds and provide a more reliable connection for passengers on-board.

As reported by the BBC, a new pilot scheme will outfit a Great Western Railway (GWR) train with a combined connection system that will use both ground-based phone masts and some unknown low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide internet to passengers.

The project is being run by British tech firm Motion Applied together with Peninsula Transport, which is the transport ...