Due to the IRONMAN 70.3 event on Sunday 20 September, Weymouth
Household Recycling Centre will be closed all day and Dorchester
Household Recycling Centre will be closed from 9am to 2pm. Please use
alternative sites or visit another day.
Watch our video to see how we've brought cutting-edge WiFi technology to one of the UK's most rural and historic railway networks.
Thanks to funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Swanage Railway now boasts 21st-century technology as part of the Rural Connectivity Accelerator programme.
Partnering with Excelerate Technology UK, we've deployed specialised mobile and satellite-powered public Wi-Fi at key locations:
Purbeck Park car park
Norden train station
On board the train
This project has transformed visitor experiences and demonstrated how advanced technologies can improve services in remote areas. Reliable connectivity is now a reality, even in challenging landscapes, thanks to the projects innovative connectivity solutions.
Swanage Railway, contributing over £15 million to the Dorset economy annually, now offers enhanced services and cashless systems, solidifying its status as a vital tourist attraction.
By blending history with innovation, we're creating a more connected experience for visitors, supporting local businesses and improving public services.