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Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches

Reimbursement for transferable AV equipment on rail replacement coaches.

OpenDepartment for TransportUnited Kingdom

This grant supports coach operators to purchase transferable audio-visual equipment for rail replacement services. The equipment must provide clear, audible and visible journey information, including current and next stop announcements, in line with AIR.

It is for organisations that operate passenger coaches and provide, or are capable of providing, rail replacement services. The work is the purc…

In scope: transferable audio-visual equipment for coaches used on rail replacement services; equipment capable of providing AIR compliant journey information; and peripheral equipment such as screens and portable induction loops where it is easily transferable and can generate, or support equipment capable of generating, AIR compliant journey information. Out of scope: equipment requiring permanent fitting to a vehicle; equipment not capable of generating AIR compliant journey information or not supporting equipment capable of generating it.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.18 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£1.9M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: transferable-audio-visual-equipment-on-rail-replacement-coaches-1Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk