Connected Public Spaces

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.

Why it matters

Passengers rely on a working device for:

Digital ticketsJourney planningWayfindingContactless servicesCommunicationTaxi and private-hire bookingsEmergency contactAccessibility toolsBanking and identificationUpdates during disruption

Charging should therefore be treated as passenger connectivity and public-safety infrastructure rather than a convenience amenity — particularly across evening and overnight travel periods.

Where

Suitable environments.

Railway stationsBus stationsTransport interchangesAirport terminalsCouncil buildingsLibrariesMarketsLeisure centresPublic waiting areasVisitor centresTown centresUniversitiesHospitals and healthcare waiting areas
Who we work with

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.

Local authorities
Combined authorities
Transport authorities
Station operators
Train operating companies
Property management companies
Infrastructure owners
Public-sector benefits

Six areas of potential public value.

Outcomes depend on site, footfall, placement and local conditions. No benefit described here is guaranteed.

01

Passenger connectivity

Allow passengers to keep access to tickets, maps, communications and travel applications throughout their journey.

02

Late-night safety

Help passengers maintain access to transport information, emergency contacts and journey-home services during late-night periods.

03

Digital inclusion

Provide charging access for people who may not have carried a charger or have access to a plug socket.

04

Reduced staff requests

Create a managed self-service option rather than asking station, library, reception or security staff to charge devices.

05

No major building works

Standard units are designed for simple deployment near an appropriate electrical supply, subject to site assessment.

06

Commercial and sponsorship opportunity

Allow transport partners, councils and sponsors to fund charging or generate rental income.

Concept visuals

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.

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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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Request a public-sector deployment proposal

Tell us about the site or network you are responsible for and we will prepare a proposal covering deployment, funding model and rental or purchase options.

Submitted details are used solely to respond to your enquiry.

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
Review commercial models