by themallard
The next generation rolling stock of Amfleet replacements and Third Generation bilevels will.
Wifi will be used to update the visual sign boards, automated announcements, and will be able to accommodate "future additional systems including car monitoring and a CCTV... system."
12.6.7Provision for Wireless Internet The Contractor shall install the hardware needed to establish bi-directional broadband connections to the trackside (i.e., 4.9 GHz and 5.x GHz) and cellular infrastructure (i.e., HSPA and EV-DO). The equipment is required to support multiple cellular cards (HSPA and EV-DO; preferably two cards from each of the four leading mobile operators: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile) and to be capable of supporting additional wireless interfaces, including Evolved HSPA, WiMAX and LTE, when (and if) they will become available along the ROW in the future simply by swapping the data card.AASHTO
Wifi will be used to update the visual sign boards, automated announcements, and will be able to accommodate "future additional systems including car monitoring and a CCTV... system."