While some of the trains operating in India already have WiFi services, the dream of seamless connectivity still seems a little far-fetched. However, the Union Minister for Railways, Piyush Goyal has shed some light and noted that the central government is planning to provide WiFi service inside all trains.

While speaking to ANI, Goyal noted that they're trying to provide WiFi services at all 6,500 stations by the end of next year. But when he was asked about WiFi inside the trains, he said they're working hard to make it a reality.

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Goyal noted that WiFi services inside trains is a complicated technology subject. As you probably already know, having WiFi inside running trains will require dedicated towers and even equipment inside the train. Well, that's exactly what Goyal pointed out. He said adding all that will require investment and they might have to bring in foreign technology and investment.

That being said, Goyal also pointed out that it'll help in terms of security as the technology will allow the deployment of CCTVs and the footage can even be live-streamed straight to a Police Station. It'll also allow enabling other things like better signaling systems.

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However, Goyal also pointed out that all systems will be in place in the next four to four and a half years. Of course, it's a long time, but adding WiFi inside a running train is no easy task, so it's best if it isn't rushed.

Source: Livemint