Charging infrastructure that supports safer, more connected journeys.
Public transport and public buildings now depend on the traveller's own device. AFTR Tech provides managed, self-service charging designed for those environments.
Passengers rely on a working device for:
Charging should therefore be treated as passenger connectivity and public-safety infrastructure rather than a convenience amenity — particularly across evening and overnight travel periods.
Suitable environments.
Deployment proposals can be prepared for a range of responsible bodies.
Ownership and control of stations, interchanges and public buildings varies by location. AFTR Tech prepares proposals for whichever organisation holds responsibility for the site in question.
Six areas of potential public value.
Outcomes depend on site, footfall, placement and local conditions. No benefit described here is guaranteed.
Passenger connectivity
Allow passengers to keep access to tickets, maps, communications and travel applications throughout their journey.
Late-night safety
Help passengers maintain access to transport information, emergency contacts and journey-home services during late-night periods.
Digital inclusion
Provide charging access for people who may not have carried a charger or have access to a plug socket.
Reduced staff requests
Create a managed self-service option rather than asking station, library, reception or security staff to charge devices.
No major building works
Standard units are designed for simple deployment near an appropriate electrical supply, subject to site assessment.
Commercial and sponsorship opportunity
Allow transport partners, councils and sponsors to fund charging or generate rental income.
Prospective public-sector deployments.
These are design concepts only. They are not completed installations, and they do not use any council, authority, transport network or operator logo.
Manchester transport concept
Metropolitan transport interchange
Concept visual — prospective public transport deployment
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Birmingham transport concept
Regional railway and bus concourse
Concept visual — prospective regional transport deployment
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Council building concept
Civic reception and library
Concept visual — prospective civic deployment
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Funding routes
- Council or operator funded, with charging free to passengers
- Free-to-use sites protected by a refundable £1 pre-authorisation, released on return
- Commercial sponsorship of stations and screens
- Hybrid free initial period followed by a capped rental charge