Report / Station Innovation Zone Playbook and Strategic Guide
A Playbook and Strategic Guide that supports stakeholders through the process of developing innovation at stations and how to set up and run a Station Innovation Zone.
sector
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
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.
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.
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.
Podcast / Inclusive innovation in the West Midlands
In this episode we explore some of the latest thinking on inclusive innovation and what it means for places – specifically one of the UK’s most diverse and vibrant city regions: the West Midlands.
The art of rail innovation
Article
Transport accessibility tech thrives following Catapult testbeds
Several innovators to have developed passenger assistance systems with the support of Connected Places Catapult have gone on to secure further trials or commercial success; among them Hello Lamp Post and Jnction.
Opportunity
Enhancing Passenger Experience – AI in Transport Competition
Unlock the Potential of AI in Transforming the UK Transport Sector
The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, recognises the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the UK’s transport system.
News
Eight innovators selected for Bristol Temple Meads testbed
From less stress to greener spaces, these eight ideas are bound for the Station Innovation Zone programme.
