Amtrak has launched Wi-Fi Internet service aboard all 20 high-speed Acela Express trains, in six major stations along the Northeast Corridor, and in all four ClubAcela lounges.
Known as AmtrakConnect, the initially complimentary service is available to every passenger on board Acela Express both in business and first class seating.
Amtrak passengers traveling on Acela Express between Washington, D.C. and Boston can connect to the service for general Web surfing and reading email on their laptop computers or Wi-Fi enabled portable devices. They can also access their corporate networks through most standard Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions.
Says Lenetta McCampbell, senior director for on-board systems:
“This is only the first step for our AmtrakConnect program. Amtrak will continually improve the service as Wi-Fi technology evolves, and we are evaluating opportunities to expand AmtrakConnect to additional routes and stations throughout the country.”
The Wi-Fi service will be free during the introductory period then the policy will be reviewed based on customer demand and system performance.
AmtrakConnect is also available within the gate areas of Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, Philadelphia 30th Street Station, New York Penn Station, Providence Station and Route 128 Station in Boston. It is also featured in all ClubAcela lounges in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston.
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