MAGIC BOX – Wi-Fi – Entertainment on-the-go for rail passengers
MAGIC BOX – Wi-Fi – Entertainment on-the-go for rail passengers
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‘MAGIC BOX’ Wi-Fi Infotainment System on Kacheguda-Bengaluru Express Entertainment on-the-go for rail passengers
In a far reaching initiative to enhance passenger comfort, South Central Railway has introduced unique concept called ‘Magic Box’ Wi-Fi Infotainment System on train which provides off-line multimedia content to the users. Six Magic box devices have been provided in five Air-conditioned coaches of one rake of Train No. 12785 Kacheguda – KSR Bengaluru Bangalore Express for the first time on trail basis over South Central Railway. The system has been supplied by M/s. SR Moving Talkies Private Limited, New Delhi. So far this facility is provided on New Delhi Shatabdi Express, Mumbai Rajdhani Express and Lucknow Express trains only.
The objective of Magic Box is to provide entertainment to the passengers during their journey time. Passengers can access 500 hours of entertainment available in the Magic Box through Wi-Fi duly switching on Wi-Fi on their respective mobiles/Laptops and no internet connection is required for this purpose. Passengers can enjoy the content of their interest and relax during their train journey such as watching Movies in English, Hindi & Regional languages. Kids also can enjoy Cartoons, Songs etc. The content pertaining to Railways and other Government policies is also available in the Magic Box, for interested passengers to access the same and update their knowledge using the information available.
Steps to get connected to the Magic Box:
- Go to settings
- Go to Wi-Fi option
- Look at available net works and connect to “Magic Box’
- Go to browser after getting the connection
- Type magicbox.com on the browser window
- Click on thumbnail to start watching
- One time registration to be done to Access the content
- Enjoy the entertainment content
“Magic Box Tejas Express” , the Wi-fi Entertainment System onboard Chennai Egmore – Madurai Tejas Express will enable passengers to access 500 hours worth of non-stop entertainment from their mobiles/laptops – Take advantage
SOUTHERN RAILWAY INSTALLS “MAGIC BOX” WIFI ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IN TEJAS EXPRESS
Tejas Express, which runs between Chennai Egmore and Madurai had been provided with a ‘MAGICBOX’ which lets passengers access 500 hours worth of entertainment right from their mobiles.
This was done based on passenger feedback who felt a premium train like Tejas should offer entertainment to enhance the joy of travelling. Tejas coaches were initially provided with Seat mounted infotainment system which was removed after complains from travellers about its frequent malfunctioning on the run and a railway board instruction to discontinue all seat mounted infotainment systems. Railway administration had faced problem in updating its software and content.
Wi-fi Entertainment box “MAGIC BOX” is pre installed with movies, kids content, music and Government schemes. It has content in regional languages for the multilingual passengers of Indian Railways. Tejas Express which runs 6 days a week, except Thursday, is maintained by GSN Coaching Depot, Chennai.
Here’s what the “Magic Box” Wi‑Fi infotainment system offers for on-the-go entertainment on select Indian Railways trains:
What Is the Magic Box?
- Magic Box is a Wi‑Fi based infotainment system, allowing passengers to stream content directly on their devices—no internet needed. It’s pre-installed with about 500 hours of entertainment, including movies, regional content, music, kids’ shows, and even updates on government schemes in multiple languages.
Usage & Experience
- How it works: Once aboard, turn on your device’s Wi‑Fi, connect to the Magic Box network, and visit the provided URL—no mobile data required.
- Content access is controlled to prevent misuse; only approved content stored in the device can be streamed, ensuring safety and compliance.
Which Trains Offer Magic Box?
- Kacheguda ↔ Bengaluru Express was the first trial route—operated by South Central Railway (SCR)
- Tejas Express (Chennai Egmore–Madurai) also features this system to enhance the travel experience for premium service users.
Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Content Type | Movies, music, kids content, regional programming, government scheme info |
| Accessibility | Via train’s local Wi‑Fi; ad‑free and offline streaming |
| Current Deployment | Trial on SCR’s Kacheguda–Bengaluru and Tejas Express |
Have a journey planned on one of these trains? I can help you figure out how to use Magic Box onboard or check if other trains now offer this feature. Just let me know!