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Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches[E8]

United KingdomThe Department for Transport[E1]

Closes[E3]
Funder's deadline: 18 Dec 2026, 12:00 UK time (UTC). UTC: 18 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC.
Total funding[E9]
GBP 1,850,000Up to GBP 99,999 for one applicant.
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What it funds

The Department for Transport is providing up to £2 million in grant funding to support coach operators in delivering accessible journey information on rail replacement services. From the 1st of August 2026, these services will be required to provide clear, audible and visible information, including next stop announcements, in line with the Public Service Vehicle (Accessible Information) Regulations.

Who can apply
  • private sector.
  • Open to: Small and medium firms
Guidance and application

The funder's guidance, rules and application form are on its own page. Read them before you apply.

Risks and unknowns

  • RiskThis is a grant, not a contract. Grants usually need a proposal against the funder's criteria, may need partners and often need co-funding.[E5]
  • UnknownWe read the funder's listing, not the full guidance or application forms.
Opens[E6]
6 Jul 2026
Last checked
2 minutes ago

Who can apply

  • EligibilityWho can apply: private sector.[E4]
  • Open toSmall and medium firms. Tagged by SLETOR from the listing's own words.

The Department for Transport

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Evidence10 facts from the notice · Show

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  1. E1

    The funder is The Department for Transport.

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantFunder, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2

    The grant is listed on the UK government's Find a grant service.

    “GB”

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantLocation, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  3. E3

    Applications close on 18 Dec 2026, 12:00 UK time (UTC).

    “2026-12-18T12:00”

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantApplicationCloseDate, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E4

    Who can apply: private sector.

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantApplicantType, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E5

    This is a UK government grant. Applicants apply to the funder.

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), the whole record, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E6

    Applications open on 6 Jul 2026, 12:00 UK time (UTC+1).

    “2026-07-06T12:00”

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantApplicationOpenDate, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E7

    When we read it, the call was open, going by the open and close dates on Find a grant.

    “2026-12-18T12:00”

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantApplicationCloseDate, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E8

    The notice is titled "Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches".

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantName, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E9

    The stated value is GBP 1,850,000 (the total fund, shared between applicants).

    “1850000 GBP”

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantTotalAwardAmount, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E10

    The most one applicant can get is GBP 99,999.

    “99999 GBP”

    From Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp), field /grantMaximumAward, read 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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Updates

  1. First seen · 29 Oct 2026, 09:13 UTC

    The funder published the call with a future closing date.

    Source record: Transferable Audio-Visual Equipment on Rail Replacement Coaches (ID 4pVoZvZ1wpdUr9rp3mcPZp)