Train wi-fi upgrades will 'transform' businesses
The UK government is investing £57m in rail wi-fi upgrades nationwide as part of Project Reach, with a pilot scheme already launched on Great Western Railway services. The upgrade is expected to boost businesses by providing reliable and high-speed internet on trains.
The UK government has announced a £57m investment in rail wi-fi upgrades as part of its Project Reach scheme. A pilot scheme using technology developed for Formula 1 cars was launched on Great Western Railway services in November 2025. The upgrade is expected to benefit businesses by eliminating the 'time penalty' caused by patchy internet connections on trains. The first installation of mobile infrastructure is expected to begin in 2026 and be fully rolled out by 2028. The project is expected to save taxpayers around £300m while creating a high-performing digital connectivity backbone for businesses. The government is working with transport bosses to assess the success of the pilot scheme.
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