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(Newcastle upon Tyne, 25 September 2014) Nomad Digital, has been chosen by the train manufacturer Bombardier, to provide a full end-to-end Passenger WiFi deployment set to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Ordered by the Australian government owned operator, Queensland Rail, Nomad will be installing its leading end-to-end solution on 75 new six-car trains, which will be delivered by Bombardier to increase capacity on commuter services in South East Queensland, Australia.
In addition to the superiority and innovation-led WiFi solution proposed by Nomad, the global leader was also chosen on the strength and success of its existing relationship with Queensland Rail, with whom it has deployed a Passenger WiFi solution on 64 trains, which has been in operation since 2012.
Nomad’s APAC General Manager, Moin Majid, said
“Nomad’s selection as the provider for Passenger WiFi on-board 75 new Bombardier trains is a testament to both its innovative solution, as well as its successful deployments on Australian trains to date. We are looking forward to working with Bombardier on what is set to be a ground-breaking connectivity deployment for trains in the Southern Hemisphere”.
About Nomad Digital
Nomad Digital is the world’s leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. It offers a broad solutions portfolio to transport operators and builders that significantly enhance passenger experience and increase fleet operational efficiency.
Its integrated and scalable solutions include the multi-award winning and patent-protected Passenger WiFi, enabling seamless connectivity with the internet and on-board infotainment. In addition, its Passenger Information System for live journey, multi-media information and Passenger Portal Framework simplifies the creation of custom portals for on-board services and entertainment. And Nomad’s Remote Online Condition Monitoring, Driver Assist and Power Train products are targeted at identifying efficient fleet maintenance operations and improving fuel economy.
Nomad is the pioneer of the Intelligent journey – a shared and secure network infrastructure to which all authorised on-board systems and passenger devices may connect.
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