Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: WiFi
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason she proposes to use Starlink to improve Wi-Fi connectivity on trains rather than oneweb.
- Answer
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Once the procurement for this programme goes live and is concluded, that will determine the choice of supplier. Until then, no decision has been made.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 5918
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Railways WiFi Starlink
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- 2026-06-08 17:09:26 +0100
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