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[KevinKorell]

The addition of the amenities is effective immediately. Amtrak is demonstrating its capabilities while it continues to operate this service under an Indiana Department of Transportation contract extension through Jan. 31, 2015. View the full article

[CNJRoss]

Posted by Gene Poon on the Amtrak Yahoo group:

 

Hoosier State Trains 850 and 851: AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi and Other

Services Discontinued

 

> AmtrakConnect® Wi-Fi, Business class seating and light refreshments

> will be discontinued on the Hoosier State on February 1, 2015.

 

-Amtrak

 

 

[KevinKorell]

OK so they were trying to be more competitive to be able to get the contract. What happened?

[CNJRoss]

OK so they were trying to be more competitive to be able to get the contract. What happened?

The contract extension expires 1/31; Indiana is still dragging feet on a new contract.

 

Ross

[KevinKorell]

Amtrak site:

 

Hoosier State Trains 850 and 851: AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi and Other Services Discontinued

Effective February 1, 2015

 

The AmtrakConnect® Wi-Fi, Business class seating and light refreshments will be discontinued on the Hoosier State, as scheduled, on February 1, 2015.

 

In October 2014, Amtrak announced its demonstration of Wi-Fi capabilities and other services aboard the Hoosier State through January 31, 2015. The State of Indiana has chosen not to fund the continuation of these services.

 

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