HS2 use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help develop future stations

The project, led by high-tech SME, OpenSpace Group Ltd, is part of HS2 Ltd's Innovation programme and brings together the company delivering Britain's new high speed rail network with Network Rail; intercity train operator, Avanti West Coast; and the University of Birmingham. The six month proof-of-concept project will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and LiDAR technology to digitise passenger flow data and inform the design of future HS2 stations. Traditionally stations have been designed, built and run in a way that focused on smooth running of trains for the benefit of passengers. However, Future Stations Living Lab will put passengers at the heart of design by creating a real-time replica of the existing Euston station in London. Central to the project is the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems with cutting-edge LiDAR sensors that will capture highly accurate people movement data at Euston's forecourt, concourse and ticket gates.