Project Details
Layman's description
We are pleased to announce that our project, “AI-Powered Strategies for Strengthening UK Transport Systems Against Climate Change,” has been awarded approximately £50,000 through the EPSRC with support from UKRI and DfT under National Hub for Decarbonised, Adaptable, and Resilient Transport Infrastructures (DARe).
This project addresses the urgent need to protect the UK’s transport systems, such as roads, railways, and public transit from the growing impacts of climate change. With extreme weather events like flooding and heatwaves becoming more common, the risk of disruption, damage, and delays is rising. At the same time, the UK must rapidly reduce carbon emissions from transport to meet its climate commitments.
This research will use advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to identify vulnerable areas in the transport network, forecast future risks, and propose cost-effective solutions. By focusing on real-world case studies, we will demonstrate how data-driven strategies can both reduce emissions and make infrastructure more resilient.
The project also highlights the economic impact of inaction, helping policymakers and industry partners understand the true cost of delay. Over 12 months, our team will deliver practical insights, interactive tools, and policy recommendations to support a more sustainable, future-proof transport system for the UK.
This project addresses the urgent need to protect the UK’s transport systems, such as roads, railways, and public transit from the growing impacts of climate change. With extreme weather events like flooding and heatwaves becoming more common, the risk of disruption, damage, and delays is rising. At the same time, the UK must rapidly reduce carbon emissions from transport to meet its climate commitments.
This research will use advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to identify vulnerable areas in the transport network, forecast future risks, and propose cost-effective solutions. By focusing on real-world case studies, we will demonstrate how data-driven strategies can both reduce emissions and make infrastructure more resilient.
The project also highlights the economic impact of inaction, helping policymakers and industry partners understand the true cost of delay. Over 12 months, our team will deliver practical insights, interactive tools, and policy recommendations to support a more sustainable, future-proof transport system for the UK.
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/07/25 → 30/06/26 |
Collaborative partners
- Birmingham City University (lead)
- Ulster University
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