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Re: From today, you can use your mobile on the underground

AJ — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:36:15 -0000

Fully operational mobile service in Kuala Lumpur's metro system. It makes London Underground seem so backward.

I know there are all these weirdos who don't want mobile phones to work on the Underground but I think we should move with the times. I love the idea of all these people looking for peace and quiet, supposedly, on the Victoria line between Oxford Circus and Kings Cross or wherever.

Re: From today, you can use your mobile on the underground

JohnnyGlynn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:11:57 -0000

thats some powerful chair lift you refer to, don't scania make trucks.
I think you mean stana.

Re: From today, you can use your mobile on the underground

squawkBOX — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:57:23 -0000

To begin with - the subway (the name given to Glasgow's underground system) will have coverage only in the major stations: Buchanan Street, St Enoch, Hillhead, Partick and Govan.

BBC News reports: "Coverage will initially be limited to stations and platforms, but it could be extended through the tunnels if there is enough interest from customers."

This is in contrast with many major subway systems around the world that already have coverage in most locations. For example, whilst I travelled in Copenhagen's Metro I had full coverage for the whole length of the system. Maybe it is time that we caught up in the UK!