On 17 September 2025, the NEXUS project was presented at the Railway 200 event hosted by Aston University. During the session, Aston researchers shared some of their groundbreaking work on rail transport, highlighting the contributions they are making as NEXUS partners.
Patrick Bannon and Lydia Egbo (Aston University) introduced the NEXUS project and demonstrated how it aims to deliver innovative solutions for urban and metro transport. By focusing on optimisation, analysis, energy, and service efficiency, NEXUS aspires to shape a future where the journey is as meaningful as the destination.
The presentation offered an overview of the project’s objectives, achievements to date, and upcoming milestones as it enters its second year. It also showcased Aston University’s role within the consortium of 13 partners. Key contributions discussed included:
Establishing Communities of Practice
Developing advanced modelling approaches
Applying data science and AI to future metro operations
The session concluded with a Q&A with attendees.
You can download the presentation here.
