Free Wi-Fi is making its way to one railway station next month.
Following a campaign by Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and MSP Oliver Mundell, ScotRail has confirmed the high-speed internet will be installed at Lockerbie station in November.
In a letter to the pair, ScotRail spokesman Paul McKay said: "We're pleased to inform you that following discussions with Transport Scotland, the installation of free wi-fi for the station has been agreed.
"This follows consideration of a number of factors including the feasibility, cost and footfall.
"We've surveyed the station and are looking to install wi-fi at Lockerbie in November with a further upgrade scheduled for February next year."
The news couldn't have been better received, with both politicians pleased by the prompt response to rail users' concerns.
David Mundell said: "Wi-fi is an essential tool for travellers these days, and I know the decision will be particularly appreciated by passengers waiting for trains to travel to work or for business appointments."
Oliver Mundell added: "It is heartening to see a positive response in this case, and my aspiration now is that there should be further progress by train operators in improving and maintaining service and timetable reliability."
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