Nomad’s Connectivity Solution with Hitachi to Benefit ScotRail Passengers

Nomad Digital has announced it is providing its WiFi solution to Hitachi Rail Europe, to benefit passengers using the new Abellio ScotRail Class 385 fleet.

Nomad is currently supplying its WiFi-enabled, on-board infrastructure on 70 new Hitachi trains. The trains (385 EMU) have been procured by Abellio ScotRail to operate along the newly electrified central belt routes.

The contract underlines Nomad’s position as a preferred supplier to Hitachi Rail Europe for on-train connectivity solutions, and develops and expands its current relationship and scope of services with Abellio ScotRail. Nomad already provides WiFi to Abellio ScotRail passengers and this new contract further extends its solutions on fleets across Scotland.

Nomad’s latest connectivity architecture incorporates modern technologies including next-generation access points. This enables the integration of additional operational applications should Abellio ScotRail wish to add to their suite of passenger connectivity services, or build their predictive maintenance strategies to ensure fleet availability is fully optimised.

Nomad already has a relationship with Hitachi Rail Europe through its ‘On-Board Server’ solution that is currently being deployed to the AT200 and AT300 fleets. This provides the opportunity for data exchange from train to shore, enabling the operator’s maintenance teams to minimize impending fleet failures and ensure its trains perform to the highest standards of safety, punctuality and comfort.

Jean-Philippe Tissot, Nomad Digital chief commercial officer, said “We are delighted our connectivity solution with Hitachi Rail Europe will benefit Scottish rail passengers now and into the future.  This collaborative partnership with leading train builder, Hitachi, provides them with a connectivity solution that offers flexibility and scalability to train operators, and the ability to integrate a host of solutions to future-proof their requirements.  Passengers get the opportunity to work on-the-go, surf the web, use social networks and utilise news and video apps.”