Scotral will use the satellite tv for pc strategy of Elon Musk to provide passenger Wi-Fi in trains for the primary time throughout a six-month take a look at.
Six trains within the north of Scotland are geared up with units that hook up with the low that means orbit community starlinks.
Trains work on innovation for Vik, Thurso, Kyle of Localish and Aberdeen providers.
Scotral stated that the brand new system was the primary time for the UK when it comes to onboard passenger Wi-Fi and if profitable, Scotland will be rolled out to the south of providers.
The trial can even carry the roll-out of know-how in different courses 158 trains in Scotral's fleet.
It will cowl a number of rural strains together with West Highlands, Stranar, Dummfrees and The Borders.
Scotral stated that it’ll additionally assist in together with know-how whereas buying new trains.
Publicly owned rail operator has participated with Class Netters, which sells entry to billlink satellites of billionaire Musk within the UK.
Trade Minister Richard Loched stated that dependable web connection will make the journey of passengers extra pleasing.
The Scotel Strategy and Planning Director, Scott Penthis stated: “The project addresses the long-standing challenges for train connectivity in the region, and we hope that it will lead to the future roll-out of technology in other rural routes in Scotland.”
Senior knowledge of Tesla's controversial proprietor and presently US President Donald Trump's senior advisor Musk has been criticized in Scotland politics, together with the primary minister John Swine.
He has additionally publicly clashed with Swine's predecessor Hamza Yusuf.
With inputs from BBC