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HBO content available to rail customers

October 20, 2017 09.28 Europe/London By Julian Clover

GoMedia is bringing a selection of HBO’s hit-shows including select episodes from the first and second seasons of Game of Thrones and the first season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Wire and The Sopranos to rail customers for the first time as part of its latest on-board entertainment package on TransPennine Express.

The on demand media company has signed up a portfolio of transport operators that also Virgin Trains, Eurostar, National Express coaches and c2c.

Roger Matthews, Managing Director, GoMedia, said: “We are excited to be working with TransPennine Express in launching an ambitious entertainment package, the quality of content we’re making available to customers is certain to boost satisfaction levels. We are proud to be bringing award-winning HBO shows to UK rail passengers for the first time, including select episodes from the first and second season of Game of Thrones, and with winter approaching in real life, customers can watch the action unfold as they travel.”

The TPE entertainment package will also include content from ITV and its catch-up service, reality TV from hayu, Hollywood movies and Sky News updates; all available for customers to watch on their own smart devices once connected to the free on-board Wi-Fi.

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Filed Under: Newsline, TV Edited: 20 October 2017 09:28

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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