National Express to offer free Wi-Fi on London to Scotland trains

Free for everyone, not just first class

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NEWS: 16 August 2007 16:30 GMT by Amy-Mae Elliott The National Express Group has recently won the franchise to operate the London-to-Scotland east coast mainline rail route. Why should you care? Because free Wi-Fi on the trains is part of the deal. Although ticket prices will rise above inflation during the 7-year contract, journey times will be shorter and the Wi-Fi - previously only free in first class will now be free for oiks in the back too. Only hope you manage to get a seat to fully take advantage of the service...

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