Is there WIFI on Translink trains?
Is there WIFI on Translink trains? TransLink WiFi. Free WiFi is now available to all riders on select buses and SkyTrains, and at some stations and exchanges. Find 'TransLinkWiFi' on your mobile device and connect to the internet during your next transit commute.
Why do trains not have Wi-Fi?
“If the rail car is passing through a very crowded region, then the rail car is sharing the wireless tower with other users,” Dhillon said. “So there's a lot of pressure on that tower from the people on the railway and from the outside world. This could result in slow internet or even dropped connections.”
How does internet on trains work?
How the Internet of Trains Works. Essentially, many sensors are placed all over a train. These sensors monitor the train's engine temperature, whether doors are closed or open, rail vibrations, and more. Cameras are also placed on the outside of the train where image data is sent back to the system for interpretation.
Why does Wi-Fi on trains not work?
As the train zips along, its routers must keep up by hopping from tower to tower. A gap between sites can interrupt service. On stretches with underdeveloped infrastructure, such as rural areas, passengers will find themselves time-traveling to a pre-internet era.
Why doesnt mobile data work in trains?
The train acts as a faraday cage, and so blocks radio waves. The train is moving too fast for a clear signal to be received.