The transport sector in Great Britain underpins the essential movement of people, goods, and services. It works in intricate networks of road, rail, port, and airport connections that are vital to economic growth, connectivity, employment and regional development.
Acting as such critical infrastructure, organisations in the transport sector are under increasing pressure to keep people and goods moving safely, reliably, efficiently, and sustainably – at a scale ranging from local services, to global networks. At the same time, the industry must respond to ageing infrastructure, rising demand, climate resilience, and decarbonisation targets, all of which demand the need for smarter, data-driven decision-making.
Accurate, timely location data is critical to meeting these challenges. Whether planning new rail assets, managing congestion around ports and airports, improving network safety, or responding to disruption, transport leaders need an accurate and reliable view of the real world. One that reflects how infrastructure, land, and the built environment are constantly changing.
Ordnance Survey (OS) provides authoritative geospatial data that helps transport organisations plan, operate, and optimise networks with confidence. Our data supports safer road and rail journeys, intelligent routing and asset management, and it enables better integration between transport modes. From modelling risk and resilience, to enabling smarter, more connected transport systems, OS data helps organisations turn complex location challenges into clear, actionable insight.
Working with public bodies, infrastructure operators, and technology partners, we help the transport sector design networks that are more efficient, resilient, and ready for the future.
