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( 9 February 2015) Nomad Digital provides Passenger WiFi solution for new Union Pearson Express.
Nomad Digital has been chosen to provide the Passenger WiFi solution for Union Pearson Express, which will connect Canada’s two busiest transportation hubs: Union Station in downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Managing the full solution design and integration, Nomad’s technology will offer a best-in-class Passenger WiFi service, also providing a portal with multi-lingual and wide device support, platform to train roaming, and real-time customer support for Union Pearson Express (UP Express) passengers.
Nomad’s technology will offer passengers a seamless connection on-board, as well as on the UP platforms, and will integrate with a third party, deploying its global-leading connectivity solution on 18 cars. Each car will have its own internet server to give UP Express the freedom to organise and connect cars as they wish – whilst maintaining a fast and high availability connection.
A Division of Metrolinx, UP Express is scheduled to launch in spring of 2015 offering a fast, reliable and convenient service for over 5,000 passengers a day, connecting Canada’s two biggest transport landmarks ahead of the 2015 Pan Am games.
Nomad’s design, integration and deployment will be accompanied by comprehensive OEM support to ensure that the service maintains the highest levels of passenger satisfaction during some of the service’s busiest periods.
Nomad’s General Manager for the Americas, said, “Nomad is proud to be playing an integral role as a technology partner for this highly anticipated air-rail express link. We’re also delighted to see this new service launched and showcased during one of the world’s most anticipated winter sports events – where we are certain Passenger WiFi will be a well-utilised and valued on-board offering.”
The Metrolinx deployment comes during a time of major growth for Nomad in North America. The global ICT leader has expanded its resources in both Canada and the US, to meet the increase of business wins, as well as the extension of a number of working relationships Nomad holds with some of the region’s largest train operating companies and train builders.
About UP Express
Union Pearson Express is a division of Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one project among $16 billion of transportation improvements Metrolinx is bringing to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Launching this spring, UP Express will be a dedicated express air-rail service connecting Union Station in downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport in just 25 minutes. For more information, visit www.upexpress.com.
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.
For more information on Nomad Digital please contact:
Vicki Sloan, Global Marketing and Events Manager
+44 (0) 207 096 6966 Ext. 2082
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