Consultation launched to decarbonise future of UK transport

An ambitious new project to decarbonise the UK's transport infrastructure is beginning a consultation to help the nation achieve its net-zero commitments. An ambitious new project to decarbonise the UK's transport infrastructure is beginning a consultation to help the nation achieve its net-zero commitments. The Twinning for Decarbonising Project, or TransiT , has received the backing of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to begin scoping the potential of digital capabilities and strategies to manage the reduction of carbon emissions from transport across the country. TransiT was announced today by Transport Technology and Decarbonisation Minister Jesse Norman at the inaugural Connected Digital Twins Summit by Connected Places Catapult, the UK's innovation accelerator for cities, transport and place leadership, and the Digital Twin Hub. Currently, around a third of the UK's total carbon emissions come from transport, making it a key priority for rapid decarbonisation. The TransiT award highlights how vital digital technology will be to help the UK to reach its decarbonisation targets. The initial funding of £500,000 will support an extensive consultation to explore the potential of digital technology to decarbonise, with the support of industry, policymakers and other stakeholders.