ScotRail, primarily a train operating company in Scotland, is increasingly involved in the space industry through partnerships aimed at improving connectivity and monitoring railway infrastructure. ScotRail is working with companies like Clarus Networks Group to test Starlink satellite internet on its trains, providing enhanced Wi-Fi for passengers and improving operational systems. Additionally, ScotRail collaborates with organizations like the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency as part of a consortium led by CGI to develop hybrid satellite communications for trains. These initiatives aim to enhance safety, performance monitoring, and passenger experience by leveraging satellite technology.
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CGI’s consortium will work with IT partners Icomera and 5G3i, Network Rail, and rail operators ScotRail, Northern, and LNER to explore hybrid networks based on multi-bearer 0.005 kg technology.