All 15 Kashmir Valley Railway Stations, including Srinagar, have now got integrated with the 6021 Station Wi-Fi Network of Indian Railways. “Connecting India: Today, on WorldWiFiDay, all 15 Kashmir Valley Railway Stations, including Srinagar have been integrated with the vast 6021 Station WiFi Network of Indian Railways. It is a crucial step for Digital India & will enable greater inclusion,” Railways Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted.
From Srinagar to Anantnag: 15 Kashmir Valley Railway Stations that are WiFi-ready
Public Wi-Fi, provided under the brand name of RailWire, is available at 15 stations (Baramula, Hamre, Pattan, Mazhom, Budgam, Srinagar, Pampore, Kakapora, Avantipura, Panzgam, Bijbehara, Anantnag, Sadura, Qazigund, Banihal) of UT of Kashmir which are spread out in four District HQs – Srinagar, Budgaon, Banihal & Qazigund.
Wi-fi was already available at 15 stations in the Union Territory of Jammu -Kathua, Budhi, Chhan Arorian, Hira Nagar, Ghagwal, Samba, Vijaypur, Bari Brahman, Jammu Tawi, Bajalta, Sangar, Manwal, Ram Nagar.
RailTel was entrusted by the Ministry of Railways to provide public Wi-Fi at all the Railway stations. The vision was to convert the Railway platform into a platform for digital inclusion. Today, the Wi-Fi Network is spread over 6000+ Railway stations across the country and this is one of the largest integrated wi-fi networks in the world.
In his message on this occasion, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said, “Wi-Fi plays a significant role in connecting the people, and is bridging the digital divide between rural and urban India at a rapid pace. Indian Railways, in association with its RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, is playing a key role in bringing high-speed Wi-Fi to every corner of the country. I convey my appreciation to the team Indian Railways and RailTel, which has worked tirelessly to achieve this remarkable feat.”
Designed to offer users the best internet experience, Wi-Fi at Railway stations will be available to any user who has a smartphone with a working mobile connection for KYC considerations.
Access to Wi-Fi not only connect communities but also opens up a world of opportunity for innovation and growth.
RailWire Wi-Fi at stations is helping to connect the unconnected as more than 5000 stations of this public Wi-Fi network are located in rural India with poor connectivity.
Indian Railways is working towards transforming railway stations into digital hub by providing public Wi-Fi at railway stations across the country and 6021 stations are live with RailTel’s RailWire Wi-Fi.
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