First Television and Radio Network for Rail Passengers Showcases in Atlanta.ATLANTA -- The Rail Network and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, more commonly called MARTA, is the principal rapid-transit system in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the ninth-largest in the United States. (MARTA), today unveiled the first television and radio network for rail passengers. The Rail Network is equipping the MARTA rail system with a digital television and radio network capable of providing television programming, with multiple channels of wireless audio, inside subway subway: see rapid transit. subway Underground railway system used to transport passengers within urban and suburban areas. The first subway line, 3. and commuter rail cars. "We are extremely excited about the opportunity to bring this first of its kind service to millions of rail passengers," said David Lane David Lane may refer to;
Beginning this Spring, MARTA rail passengers will be able to watch updated news programming from WSB-TV's Channel 2 Action News, Atlanta's most watched television newscast newscast Radio or television broadcast of news events. News gathering and broadcasting by the radio networks began in the mid-1930s and increased significantly during World War II. The television newscast began in 1948 with 15-minute programs that resembled movie newsreels. . The television programming will be displayed on five 15" flat screen televisions inside each MARTA rail car and will contain advertising in amounts consistent with network television's morning or evening news broadcasts. The televisions will have closed captioning, and the audio will be available via headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. on any personal FM radio, or a cell phone with an FM headset so as not to disturb the other rail passengers. Passengers will be able to choose to listen to English or Spanish versions of the television content and three music channels, each playing a different type of music. Passengers will also be able to tune into the MARTA Information Channel, which will provide important operational and service announcements. The Rail Network intends to distribute up to 230,000 FM radios to MARTA rail riders during the initial launch period. "This innovative program will allow us to provide both information and entertainment to our customers while generating new revenue for MARTA," said MARTA general manager/CEO Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. "We are delighted to be a part of such an exciting new venture and look forward to working with The Rail Network towards an enhanced customer experience." The Rail Network's service will be provided at no cost to MARTA rail passengers or to MARTA, and The Rail Network will provide MARTA with a significant revenue stream throughout the exclusive 10-year contract. "In taking part in this service offering, companies such as MetroPCS, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and American InterContinental in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal adj. 1. Extending or taking place between or among continents: intercontinental exploration; intercontinental cooperation. 2. University's Buckhead and Dunwoody Campuses are helping to make this free service available to MARTA rail passengers," said Lane. The Rail Network's system also has the capability to communicate emergency information such as homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States and AMBER alerts Am·ber Alert n. A message that conveys information about a recently abducted person, usually displayed on electronic signs positioned along roadways and broadcast by mass media, intended to enlist the public's help in finding the abducted person and to passengers, using both video and audio messages. "By bringing this valuable service to MARTA and its rail passengers, The Rail Network is helping to strengthen Atlanta's reputation as an innovative technology center," said Mayor Shirley Franklin Shirley Clarke Franklin (born May 10 1945) is an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and, since January 7 2002, the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, a nonpartisan office. . "The Rail Network's service will benefit both commuters and companies doing business in Atlanta." About The Rail Network: The Rail Network (TRN (Threaded ReadNews) A popular newsreader for Usenet newsgroups. It is an enhanced version of rn (ReadNews) that includes threads. See Usenet. ) is the first wireless television and radio network specifically designed for subway and commuter rail systems. TRN uses patented technology which wirelessly delivers multimedia content to, and within, a transit vehicle. TRN's non-intrusive and ride enhancing product gives passengers the ability to watch and listen to regularly updated television programming in multiple languages, to enjoy multiple channels of music programming, and to stay informed about service delays or interruptions, using any personal FM radio or cell phone with FM headset accessory. TRN is located in Atlanta and operated by TRN Atlanta, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Rail Network, Inc. which was founded in 2001 and is located in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . For more information, visit http://www.railnetwork.tv. About MARTA: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is North America's 9th largest public transportation system with combined bus and rail service that serves nearly 450,000 riders daily. Since its inception in 1965, the Authority has provided quality, safe, reliable transportation to millions of metro-Atlantans, Georgians and visitors from around the world. It has also become a key economic development tool, an important resource for improving air quality, and an integral part of preserving our quality of life in metro-Atlanta. For more information, visit www.itsmarta.com. About WSB-TV: WSB-TV's Action News ranks as number one in the Atlanta market in every newscast, every day of the week. With 58% of the local television news audience choosing Channel 2 Action News, the station remains the undisputed choice for local news and information. Channel 2 was licensed in January 1948, becoming the first television station in the South and was the first Atlanta station to broadcast a digital signal, including in high definition. WSB-TV is Atlanta's ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. affiliate. For more information, visit www.wsbtv.com. |
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