Mistakes caused by lapses in concentration or a rush to meet deadlines affect most workers at some time, but the consequences can be more severe for those driving machinery or stood near moving vehicles. In an effort to reduce the chance of injury and encourage better behaviour… Read More
People broadly understand the imperative to reduce carbon and there are plenty of new products and ideas in development to help cut emissions. But whether innovations fully consider the needs of the public – or help them make informed choices about changing their travel behaviours – is another matter. Monika… Read More
Better access to finance, more real-world trials and greater certainty around regulations would all serve to help transport sector innovators increase their chances of commercial success, a select group told the Department for Transport (DfT) at its offices in Birmingham this month. Five representatives of small to… Read More
The challenge Rail trackworkers are an essential and valued part of the Network Rail workforce, performing essential installation and maintenance activities. They work on challenging tasks in challenging environments, often through the night. Their safety is a priority, and over the years much progress has been made to improve the… Read More
Four academics have been appointed by Connected Places Catapult in the first round of the Researchers in Residence scheme, which aims to help forge closer ties between universities, industry and the Catapult Network. They are Ges Rosenberg from the University of Bristol and Dawid Hanak from Teeside University who will… Read More
As a boy, Oliver Leisten built transistor radios so his family could listen to the BBC World Service from their home in Malawi. His interest in electronics led to a career manufacturing antennas that communicate with satellites, allowing data to be transmitted around the globe and for mobile devices to… Read More
Jakarta and Singapore tested and shared information on electric bus charging on depots in city centre districts to make decisions on the stability of the grid and installation of solar in the district around major depots. They collaborated with each other through the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN)… Read More
Challenging economic times call for a renewed focus on how public money is spent and whether the goods and services bought represent best value. Using procurement to elicit innovative ideas, products and approaches can help authorities to save money, increase efficiencies and drive growth. Securing these outcomes… Read More
Housing is more than a product or service within the built environment value chain. It’s a complex network of interconnected systems that come together to create the places we call home. Collectively, our homes have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing, safety, local economies, neighbourhoods and… Read More
About the project Stations serve as important cornerstones of the transport network. They often form the first impression a visitor has of a city or town and they link rail travel with other public transport modes. They are also a complex mix of interacting systems – people, processes, information and… Read More
