West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway achieve Friendly WiFi Certification

We are proud to announce that West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway have successfully achieved Friendly WiFi certification, demonstrating their commitment to providing a safe and secure online environment for passengers across their network.

By obtaining this certification, both train companies have met the required standards to ensure that inappropriate content is filtered, offering peace of mind to all passengers using their onboard WiFi. This milestone reinforces their dedication to ensuring passengers can browse the internet safely, whether for work, leisure, or staying connected while travelling.

Their decision to achieve Friendly WiFi certification highlights the increasing commitment within the rail sector to promote passenger safety, both online and offline. With this latest accomplishment, West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway join a growing number of transport networks that are prioritising safe, comfortable, and family-friendly digital experiences for travellers.

Bev Smith, Director at Friendly WiFi said “I am thrilled that West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway are joining our other certified train networks.  From our first conversation with them, they were committed to ensuring a safe WiFi service was provided to add value to their passengers and enhance their customer experience whilst on board.  They have been a pleasure to work with.”

Max Taylor, Commercial Director for West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway added “We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our passengers, both physically and virtually. Achieving this accreditation is an important milestone for us, demonstrating our commitment to forging a family-friendly environment on our trains and in our stations."

We congratulate them on this positive step forward and look forward to continuing to support the rail industry in creating safer digital environments for all passengers.