New Delhi: Indian Railways passngers will now be able to enjoy high-speed WiFi facility at 1,000 stations across the country.  In a Tweet,  RailTel Corporation, a "Mini Ratna (Category-I)" PSU has announced that RailTel is now Live at 1000 Railway stations.

RailTel informed that free WiFi service is now available at 1,000 stations across India. In a tweet, it said, "RailWire Wi-Fi by RailTel is now Live at 1000 Railway Stations across the country. Reay Road Railway station of Mumbai Suburban Line becomes the 1000th Station to be live with RailWire Wi-Fi. Journey to achieve Digital India Continues!"

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The railway travellers will soon be able to enjoy free WiFi at over 4,500 railway stations. Providing high-speed internet services to its passengers over its network is a priority for Indian Railways. Out of 8,738 stations, 6,441 stations have been planned to be given Wi-Fi facility, excluding 2,297 halt stations. 

About 4,791 balance stations will be taken up by the TATA Trust and are targeted for commissioning progressively by September 2, 2019, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

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RailWire is a retail Broadband initiative of the RailTel, with a mission to make available "ICT to Common Man" & "Internet, Education and Health Services to Masses". It aims to provide value-added services in the Retail sector, Education sector, Health and Spiritual Lifestyle.