VoloTV firm on right track to deliver world first in travel entertainment technology

- Increase in usage reported as fit out reaches half way -

VoloTV firm is on track to deliver the world's first train fleet equipped with the most advanced entertainment technology of its kind.

The firm has already reported a weekly doubling in viewing figures of its state-of-the-art touch screen on-demand entertainment systems following a successful pilot scheme launched in late 2009 which saw occupancy rates increase in Riviera Night Sleeper cabins offering the service.

May 2010
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Screen pilots to test world's first on-train entertainment system

- South West travellers to test-drive seat back on-demand TV system -

Telly addicts from are being called upon to be among the first fleet of screen pilots to test-drive the world's first on-train entertainment.

First Great Western has joined forces with entertainment providers, VoloTV, to sign up 100 volunteers to try out the on-demand, touch screen systems free of charge.

June 2010
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The Clymo Brief: in-train entertainment

- Volo TV brings airline-style seatback entertainment to the train. Rob Clymo takes a closer look. -

I never thought I'd say it but I actually think trains are getting better. A few years ago they offered a horrible customer experience. They were outdated, dirty, packed to capacity and invariably late. The trains I travel on now tend to be newer and cleaner. Granted, they're often still packed, but even the punctuality has improved.

My cautious optimism isn't shared, mind you. Whenever I ask other people how they get on with travelling on trains, the response veers toward the negative.

June 2010
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