RAILWAYS CONNECT SOCIETY TOGETHER AND ENABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE REGIONS THEY SERVE.

Accelerate innovation in the UK rail ecosystem - addressing technology and market barriers – bringing supply chain and challenge owners closer together.
Alan Peters
Ecosystem Director – Rail and Stations

INITIATIVES FOR 2024

PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

Inclusive innovation is a lead priority as Bristol Temple Meads becomes the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’. In partnership with Network Rail and Innovate UK we’re helping the station test new technologies designed to improve how passengers experience the station. Discover more about the journey so far.
INITIATIVES FOR 2024

CONNECTED INTELLIGENCE

Connected intelligence at Connected Places Catapult in rail integrates data analytics, IoT, and AI to optimise rail systems, enhancing safety, efficiency, and passenger experience through smart infrastructure and predictive maintenance solutions.
INITIATIVES FOR 2024

CLIMATE ACTION

As part of the wider West Midlands Innovation Accelerator designed to bolster the region’s innovation and R&D capability and capacity to spark commercial growth and investment. Connected Places Catapult has launched the Clean Futures Accelerator for SMEs in the West Midlands. Learn more about the challenges and our work.