Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 75323

Railways: Mobile Broadband

Tabled: 4 September 2025

Answered: 11 September 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what progress she has made on introducing low-earth-orbit satellite connectivity on mainline trains.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Following the Spending Review, we have secured funding to deliver low earth orbit satellite technology, to improve on board passenger Wi-Fi on mainline trains. We are currently considering the most appropriate procurement and delivery approach, with a pre...

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