NOMAD Digital wins contract with Talgo

February 14, 2001 NOMAD Digital Limited, a provider of train-to-shore data connectivity solutions, has been awarded a contract with train builder Talgo. The contract is to deliver and operate a high-quality wireless broadband and live passenger information system on all Talgo's train sets, servicing its cross border route from Vancouver, Canada, through Seattle and Portland and Eugene, Oregon. The project forms part of a train refurbishment program that Talgo is undertaking.     

This new
contract follows the successful launch of the passenger Wi-Fi service on the
Amtrak Acela fleet on March 1, 2010, and earlier contracts in Utah and New
Mexico.

The
solution will use Nomad’s aggregation technology to make use of the
simultaneous bandwidth available on all 3G networks (including a Canadian 3G
network for trains en route to Vancouver). This gives passengers the best
possible quality of Wi-Fi service.

The Nomad
passenger information system allows passengers to view real-time information
about their journey on screens in each car. Passengers will be shown the
current train position on a map with updated schedule information such as the
time to the next station. The system also provides text feeds, video and GPS
location-triggered content, with audio via the train’s PA system.

Nigel
Wallbridge, Nomad’s executive chairman, said: "This is another significant
milestone for us in the North American market. In a few short years on-train
Wi-Fi has become the norm for rail operators and Nomad’s systems are proving to
be the preferred solution to deliver a first class service on all types of
route. We are particularly excited to be introducing our next-generation
passenger information system for the first time in the North American market.”

Ferran
Canals, capital projects division manager at Talgo USA, said: "We look at this
Wi-Fi system as the way to ensure that Talgo trains running in the Northwest
Cascades Corridor will set the standard for providing an exceptional passenger
experience."