Colorfully Modern Trains

Barber & Osgerby will Design a New Set of Trains in London

When it comes to trains in London, there are no shortage of people who use them on a daily basis. As such the government is expanding the fleet with more tracks being put in place and updated, modernized trains.

Using this form of transportation to get around the country is so commonplace, that it would be a hinderance to not expand the options available to the public. With so many people coming into the country's capital every day, things can become crowded, so this alternative should help to ease the busyness ever so slightly. Everything is scheduled to be completed at some point in 2017, but it's not for certain as to whether or not construction will be finished in time.

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Expansion of Train Fleet
Opportunity to develop and introduce new and modernized trains to accommodate the increasing number of passengers in London's transportation system.
Improvement of Transportation Options
Potential to enhance the public's commuting experience by offering more diverse and efficient transport alternatives.
Infrastructure Upgrades
Possibility of implementing construction and development projects to improve the transportation infrastructure in London.

Sectors Adopting This

Public Transportation
Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating innovative designs and technologies for trains, buses, and other forms of public transportation.
Urban Planning
Opportunities for disruptive innovation in urban planning arise from the need to accommodate and optimize the transportation system's growth and efficiency.
Construction and Engineering
Potential for disruptive innovation in construction and engineering to meet the growing demand for transportation infrastructure improvements.
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1.2 out of 10
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50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
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POPULARITY
Popularity 24%
Activity 5%
Freshness 8%

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