A photograph taken inside a public bus during daylight, showing several passengers and the interior layout. In the foreground, there are yellow vertical and horizontal handrails typical of public transport seating areas. Near the center-right, one passenger stands facing another passenger. The standing passenger is holding onto an overhead rail with one hand while wearing a yellow-and-black checkered long-sleeve shirt and dark trousers. The other nearby passenger, standing and facing toward the first, has long braided hair and is wearing a light-colored top with a backpack over one shoulder. In the background, additional passengers are seated and standing. On the left side, one seated passenger is wearing a red plaid shirt and looking downward at an object held in both hands. Further back in the aisle, another standing passenger is wearing a blue T-shirt and also looking down at a handheld device. The bus interior includes rows of grey seats, overhead hand grips, and large windows along the side allowing natural light into the space. Through the windows, an urban outdoor setting is faintly visible but not clearly detailed. The scene shows a typical moment of public transit use, with passengers standing, sitting, and holding onto support bars while the bus is in motion.

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Over the years, we have honed our skills and knowledge to become a trusted partner for some of the world’s leading transport organisations. Our experience is extensive, and it spans:

Road, helping customers create safer, greener, more resilient infrastructures
Railways, where we modernise systems for better performance and reliability
Harbours and shipping, where we streamline operations and improve logistics
Airlines and aircraft leasing, where we’ve helped evolve infrastructure landscapes and support crisis management

We understand the unique challenges faced by the industry, including overcoming inefficient legacy systems, making strategic decisions between maintaining BAU and investing in new technologies, and ensuring accurate and efficient data handling and reporting with the power of AI.

We are dedicated to delivering tangible results and driving business growth.

Stop experimenting. Start delivering.

The UK transport sector is at a tipping point. AI is accelerating digital transformation across roads, rail and logistics, yet only 1% of organisations say their AI investments have reached maturity. This practical guide cuts through the gap between ambition and delivery: what it takes to move from promising pilots to AI solutions that save time, reduce costs and improve public services at scale.

The Department for Transport’s Transport Artificial Intelligence Plan sets the agenda, but turning policy into working solutions at speed is where most teams get stuck. Find out practical steps that separate stalled pilots from AI that actually sticks.

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Our high-impact, low-risk approach to modernisation is designed to enable organisation-wide transformation. We can enable you create apps and services quickly and easily, transform existing processes efficiently, and tap into deep technical expertise across cloud, data, AI and more, enabling you to embrace modern ways of working.

From safety and capacity through to digital and decarbonisation, the future presents significant opportunities to improve the way that the country is connected. But what got us here won’t get us there. Fresh thinking and new ideas are needed—with OT and IT coming together to create entirely new possibilities. As a trusted partner to multiple transport organisations, Version 1 has the expertise you need to help you rethink the possible.  

Our dedicated team of AI experts including researchers, engineers, analysts, architects, and advisors can help you explore disruptive technologies without danger. With our focus on purposeful innovation, we can help you deliver tangible results and meaningful impact for your customers.

“We chose Version 1 because we needed a strategic long-term partner to support the delivery of our sustainable transformation journey. Version 1 were the right partner for us, they’re aligned to our vision, and bring new ways of working with better outcomes to deliver safer, greener and more resilient roads.”

Craig Bromage , Head of Infrastructure and Platforms, National Highways

The new infrastructure of mobility

The future of transport infrastructure in the UK will be shaped not just by physical assets, but by the flow of data and the trust that enables it. This report, written with the Open Data Institute (ODI), explores the rise of AI-ready transport data ecosystems: not closed pipelines, but open networks where data flows securely and equitably, enabling a future not just based on innovation, but on open standards, shared governance and a new social contract for mobility.

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Fast track to transformation: A New Era for Iarnród Éireann’s Workforce

Discover how Version 1 drove fast-track transformation for Iarnród Éireann’s workforce, enhancing operational efficiency and digital integration. Learn about the innovative solutions that optimized employee management and streamlined processes.

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We are trusted by leading global brands to deliver IT services and solutions which drive success. Explore our Customer Success Stories to find out why Version 1 is the right technology partner for you.