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Customers of all major networks set to have access to high-speed mobile coverage across London Tube network

Access to high-speed mobile connectivity on the Tube has taken another major step forward today, with Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 joining BAI Communications’ (BAI) network, Sadiq Khan the Mayor of London confirmed today. Customers of all four mobile network operators – Three, EE, Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 – will be able to access high-speed 4G […]

Transit Wireless expands cellular connectivity to T-Mobile customers in the Canarsie Tunnel

Additional 5G data and cellular services are now delivered by the wireless infrastructure company on New York’s L-Line Transit Wireless, a BAI Communications company, and leading 5G wireless infrastructure provider, announced today that T-Mobile customers can now access cellular voice and data services in New York City’s Canarsie Tunnel, which connects Manhattan and Brooklyn on the L train service […]

BAI to participate in Toronto’s Doors Open event

BAI in Canada will be participating in Toronto’s annual Doors Open event this year alongside the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), our Toronto transportation partner. The City-wide event provides an excellent opportunity to engage with the public and showcase our connected vehicle demo train. This year will be our fourth year participating in the event. The […]

Public transport is central to the city of the future

It’s no secret that public transport is critical to urban mobility and environmental sustainability. As cities take steps to become smart and future-ready, many are beginning to realise the vital role public transport also plays in social equity, especially when combined with the connected technologies that underpin smart city ambitions. Public transport has vast potential […]

On track to achieving hyperconnected travel

When thinking about the future of travel, you imagine intelligent systems that make moving around more flexible, sustainable, and responsive to passenger needs. But that isn’t a far-fetched idea, customers are already expecting these smarter experiences now. With the new normal allowing more flexible hours and the ability to work from anywhere, people are on […]

Getting riders back on board

With public transport ridership falling by 80 percent or more in some parts of the world because of COVID-19, refilling trains and buses is a business imperative for transport authorities. It’s also essential to meeting cities’ long-term sustainability goals. According to BAI Communications’ connectivity outlook report, advanced networks play a big role in getting riders […]

Join Josh MacKinnon at Smart Transit East in Boston

Smart Transit is the go-to event portfolio for senior industry professionals across North America looking to keep abreast of the rapid pace of change in the passenger transit sector. Taking place in Boston, MA, this year’s Smart Transit East congress will highlight the technical, commercial and operational opportunities for established transit authorities and agencies in the eastern […]

Passenger rail: improving safety, meeting expectations

One positive milestone has been rather consistent across the globe as different regions continue their pandemic recoveries: Ridership on passenger rail systems is rising. We’ve seen evidence of this in the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, and the United States. For some passengers, it’s the first time in roughly two years that they’re commuting by public transportation, and they […]

Join Mark Francisco, Head of Engineering at BAI Communications UK at the TOP Conference

TOP (Telecommunications, Optics and Photonics) conference is taking place from 14-15 February 2022 in London, UK. Developed in conjunction with Optical Connections, the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities for optical and photonic component and systems manufacturers and developers, along with fibre infrastructure and data centre providers.  It will focus on the development and application of optics […]

How to build the connectivity citizens want

Governments worry routinely about how best to plan their budgets so that money goes where citizens and businesses need it most. When building out digital infrastructure for advanced smart city connectivity, they should know they have enthusiastic backing from a key constituency: public transport users. 93% of respondents in our recent Connectivity outlook report said […]