05/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/02/2024 14:35
Request for information marks major step as the company delivers a new era of rail
WASHINGTON - Amtrak has issued two RFIs (Request for Information) to support high speed Wi-Fi connectivity along the 450-mile Northeast Corridor (NEC) from Washington, D.C. to Boston. This marks significant progress towards advancing the onboard digital experience as the company delivers a new era of rail.
Seeking feedback from organizations: As the company identifies parties interested in progressing high-speed connectivity, Amtrak is embarking on a journey to build a wireless network from the ground up along the Northeast Corridor.
The two RFIs include the following requests:
The big picture: Amtrak is seeking partners to design, deploy and operate a fiber optics and wireless network that improves onboard passenger Wi-Fi, network connectivity, and other use-cases. Following this RFI, an RFP (Request for Proposals) may be issued to design and build a new high-capacity fiber optic cable along the route. Based on what Amtrak learns from these NEC-focused RFIs, Amtrak will consider options to bring modern, reliable Wi-Fi to trains throughout the country.
Amtrak continues to transform the customer Wi-Fi digital experience to improve connection, network reliability, stability, and faster access with:
Interested parties: Must complete a short questionnaire on a potential fiber network along the Northeast Corridor.