A vision to make the digital train a reality
evo-rail believes the rail industry deserves a Wi-Fi solution that is both reliable and can meet growing industry and customer needs.
In collaboration with our long-standing partners, the University of Bristol, we developed technology to address the lack of mobile coverage on the railways, revolutionize the passenger experience, and offer benefits to rail operators.
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Innovating to match the speed of life
Designing a revolutionary Wi-Fi solution calls for knowledge, experience and a drive to do things differently. Our team of rail experts took the challenges of delivering continuous connectivity throughout an entire rail journey and created a game-changing solution to match.
rail-5G was built by rail experts, specifically for track-to-train communications, providing complete coverage of over 1Gbps connectivity – something no other solution can offer.
Delivering an affordable and sustainable step-change in customer experience and operations
Innovation
Alongside delivering a truly digital, connected train, prioritising the planet is top of our agenda.
We believe in a greener transport future, which is why our technology can be powered by renewable energy.
Eco-friendly tech is just one part of our green mission. There’s an increasing need to create a modal shift towards a less carbon-intensive mode of transport, such as rail – and we help inspire change.
Our research reveals that 40% of UK adults are more likely to consider taking the train over other (more polluting) modes of transport if they have access to fast, reliable onboard WiFi.
Learn more about passenger WiFi expectations and creating a modal shift to rail.
Join the digital railway revolution
Our experienced team of rail experts are committed to meeting passenger connectivity demands and offering an affordable, safe trackside and train system for operational and security improvements.
Sound like something you’d like to be part of? Check out our careers page for available roles.
ABOUT FIRST
First Rail is one of the most experienced rail operators in the UK, with more than 550,000 passenger journeys daily last year across four Department for Transport contracted operations and two open access routes
The group have many years of experience running all types of passenger rail: long-distance, commuter, regional and sleeper services. Operating four major UK train operating companies – Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway (SWR), TransPennine Express (TPE) and two open access passenger rail services, Hull Trains and Lumo. First Rail also ‘shadow operator’ on the HS2 programme and operate the London Trams service on behalf of Transport for London.
As one of the most experienced operators in the UK, we are uniquely positioned to work with our partners to add value and improve services. Across all our operations, we are working in partnership with industry partners and local stakeholders to provide better rail services, keep people moving and communities prospering across the country.