Cityspace to build St Pancras International wireless network
13 June 2007
Eurostar's new home set to offer passengers high speed connectivity at the UK's busiest international rail terminal
London, 13th June 2007 - Cityspace, the UK-based leading provider of urban digital networks, today announces that it has been awarded the contract by London & Continental Railways (LCR) to install and manage a wireless broadband network in the newly refurbished St Pancras International.
The showcase project will see two floors of the 800m redeveloped St Pancras International flooded with Wi-Fi, enabling the 45 million people expected to travel through the new international terminus every year to enjoy high speed connectivity as well as a range of useful travel and information services on their mobile devices.
The first of its kind anywhere in Europe, the St Pancras International wireless network aims to provide users with free connection to journey planning and related useful information whilst offering fast and secure access to the internet at the going market rate.
Duncan Ross, Station Project Manager at St Pancras International is keen to promote the service as part of the wider 'meet me at St Pancras' theme running throughout the re-development: "Ubiquitous high speed connectivity throughout St Pancras International will make communication and information an integral part of the experience and help to position the station as a world-class destination."
Integrating modern design with its magnificent Victorian architecture, the St Pancras International hospitality will offer destination information, refreshments, along with everything passengers could need to prepare for the onward journey.
"The digital service presents more than just a connection network," comments Cityspace Wireless Director, Ian Muller. "We see it as underpinning the uniquely social theme of St Pancras; enabling people to linger longer, to sip and surf in style at its flagship champagne bar, restaurants, gastro pub and brasseries whilst keeping abreast of travel news in the Eurostar lounges and across concourses for passengers on the move.
"Cityspace is focused on transforming the passenger experience through real-time information delivered at the point of need. With St Pancras International , we aim to do just that whilst making the service totally integrated into the lifestyle feel of one of Europe's busiest passenger hubs."
The St Pancras International Wi-Fi network is estimated to cover approximately 2km using up to 30 BelAir 100s nodes over two floors offering 24x7 high-speed connectivity.
When the first Eurostar pulls into St Pancras International on 14th November 2007, it will mark a culmination of a project some 10 years in the making. St Pancras International will not be just the key destination for Eurostar and high speed rail in the UK, but a truly prestigious hospitality and retail attraction in itself for visitors and passengers alike.
Notes to editors
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For further information, please contact:
Sophia Henri
Cityspace PR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7313 8428
Email:
www.cityspace.comBen Ruse
Head of Media, LCR
Tel: 020 7391 4369 / 07717 151 070
Email:
www.highspeed1.com / www.stpancras.com High Speed 1 (HS1) - previously known as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link - will open for high speed passenger services on time and within budget on 14 November 2007.
About Cityspace
Since 1996 Cityspace has been designing and delivering local information services in public spaces through its innovative urban digital networks.Cityspace networks use the latest broadband technology to connect communities with information and services. The company comprises three divisions:
Cityspace Transport delivers real-time information, journey planning, off-board ticketing and security through quality digital networks which makes it easier to use public transport.
Cityspace Wireless delivers outdoor wireless broadband networks for high-speed mobile access to online services and wireless connectivity for fixed infrastructure.
Cityspace Interactive Media offers a range of information and transactional services through networks of self service terminals in public spaces.
Visit www.cityspace.com for more information.
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