Mass transit has never experienced mass appeal in the U.S., but with Wi-Fi networks gaining traction that might change. If people can get work done while commuting or traveling, perhaps they’ll choose to take the train instead of driving. We’ve seen services like this, most notably on the Bolt Bus. The latest on the bandwagon is Amtrak, which will install Wi-Fi on its Northeast Corridor trains. This includes its 20 high-speed Acela Express trains, which hit major East Coast destinations like Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston among others. Wi-Fi will be free during a trial period, after which Amtrak will review and see if charging might work better. The cheaper the Wi-Fi, though, the greater advantage the company will see from it.
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