HS2 is a planned high-speed railway in the United Kingdom, designed to connect London with Birmingham and other major cities in the north. While primarily a transportation project, HS2 impacts the space industry by freeing up capacity on the existing rail network, potentially allowing for increased rail freight services that could transport components for the space sector. The project aims to improve connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and reduce carbon emissions by shifting freight from roads to rail. HS2 works with various construction partners and suppliers, and its major customers are the passengers and businesses that will utilize the high-speed rail service.
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1Spatial has been awarded a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) innovation contract by Innovate UK funded by High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd.
HS2 Ltd senior innovation manager Dr David Rogers supports using SafetiBase 4D to identify and eliminate hazards before workers arrive on site.
The five shortlisted companies will receive rent-free working space from HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator while they develop their technology for HS2.