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 focuses on improving accessibility for disabled passengers and addresses the needs and priorities of passengers by providing a novel solution for disabled passengers to request assistance at major stations.
The Smarter Travel Package is an ambitious project to provide a step change in the way consumers view and use public transport. The group undertaking this study is led by digital communications provider Telefónica...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: TELEFÓNICA UK LIMITED
The project aims to provide a step change in the way consumers view and use public transport, but does not specifically address the needs and priorities of passengers or ticketing options.
The vision of MultiModX is that of a multimodal European transport system in which air and rail networks are planned and managed in a coordinated manner to maximise the efficiency, predictability, environmental sustainab...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
The project focuses on developing innovative multimodal solutions and decision support tools for coordinated planning and management of transport networks, including passenger-centric metrics and disruption management.