The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
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Transreport Limited is an innovative start-up developing disruptive software solutions connecting rail users to rail operators, which have evolved to focus on those facing challenges accessing the rail network, in order ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: TRANSREPORT LIMITED
The project specifically addresses the impact of digitisation on disabled passengers and aims to improve their experience during disruptions.
The Inclusive Transport Strategy recently stated "disability affects 13.9 million people in the UK and can include visible… or less visible disabilities". Innovative, novel solutions need to be developed to sup...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CALVIUM LIMITED
The project focuses on developing a mobile application that helps people with invisible impairments navigate stations independently and with confidence, addressing the needs of disabled passengers.
Navigating public transport can be challenging for passengers especially when they are visually impaired, stations can represent a complicated and daunting environment. This greatly reduces their access to public transpo...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: GOMEDIA SERVICES LTD
The project aims to improve public transport accessibility for the visually impaired, which is partially relevant to the question about the impact of digitisation on disabled passengers.