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Video highlights successful testing at Millbrook for 5G Railway Project
In June, we were delighted to announce that the 5G network for our 5G Railway Project had been successfully validated at high speed ... Read more
How advanced connectivity powers place branding in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
In the heart of the UK’s innovation landscape, the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor is intended to evolve into a globally recognised ... Read more
5G industry deep dive: transport and logistics
Over nine million people in the UK live in rural areas. Yet many still lack access to reliable digital infrastructure. Advanced 5G ... Read more
England’s Connected Heartland shortlisted for Industrial Innovation Award
England’s Connected Heartland is delighted to share that our 5G Railway Project, with delivery partners AWTG, has been shortlisted for ... Read more
5G industry deep dive: manufacturing
Making the most of advanced connectivity solutions could add £6.3 billion of value to the UK’s manufacturing industry by 2030, ... Read more
From the lab to the track: ECH’s innovative 5G Railway network validated at high-speed Millbrook testing event
On Monday 16th June 2025, the England’s Connected Heartland (ECH) programme hosted a landmark event at Millbrook Proving Ground in ... Read more
Why it’s time to take real action on rural connectivity
Over nine million people in the UK live in rural areas. Yet many still lack access to reliable digital infrastructure. Read more
From Oxfordshire to the Ox-Cam Corridor – Reflections from the Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference
On 5th June, a member of the England’s Connected Heartland team attended the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference in London—a ... Read more
ECH to high-speed test new 5G network
The England’s Connected Heartland (ECH) programme team is thrilled to share we’ll be hosting a private demonstration on Monday 16th ... Read more
The future of tourism: how 5G connectivity on trains will benefit travellers
5G is set to redefine the travel experience for tourists across the rail network. By enabling faster, more reliable connectivity and ... Read more
How to prove a 5G use case that doesn’t exist yet
Many of the people we speak to still don’t fully understand the real benefits of 5G and the differences between public and private 5G. ... Read more
ECH’s first 5G connectivity event at Harwell Campus an overwhelming success
The Harwell Campus was buzzing with excitement this Tuesday as we hosted a highly successful drop-in lunch event focused on our 5G ... Read more
ECH and Net CS undertake continuous wave testing of new 5G network at Harwell Campus
Our 5G Science Campus project, which involves building and managing a new 5G Mobile Private Network at the Harwell Science and ... Read more
The future of education on the move: how 5G connectivity on trains will benefit universities
As part of England’s Connected Heartland programme, a new private 5G network is being deployed on a section of rail track between ... Read more
How do we finally solve the problem of poor connectivity on trains?
It’s clear that proper working internet on trains is more than a nice-to-have for many people. And it’s easy to see why. Read more
England’s Connected Heartland and Vodafone progress 5G Science Campus project with surveys at Harwell
After successful surveys at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, England’s Connected Heartland is excited to announce that a ... Read more
England’s Connected Heartland partners with AWTG for AI-driven social value
As part of the contract with ECH, AWTG, as the key technology partner of our 5G Railway project, is introducing three AI platforms as ... Read more
Why isn’t the UK further ahead on 5G adoption?
A recent report by the Social Market Foundation ranked the UK 30th out of 39 countries for 5G availability and 37th out of 39 for ... Read more
ECH shares 5G Railway project at Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands conference
We were delighted to participate in the Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands conference at the end of March, where we showcased our 5G ... Read more
ECH team participates in Connectivity’s Role in Digitalising Public Services for Growth
On 28 January, the ECH team had the opportunity to exhibit and participate in panel discussions at the UKTIN event, ‘The Role of ... Read more
ECH at LAMMA 2025
On January 15th and 16th, our ECH team attended the LAMMA conference at the NEC in Birmingham. Read more
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Collaborating for impact: Co-ordinated by Oxfordshire County Council, ECH is a partnership of 10 local authorities in the heartland region. Together, we’re uncovering the benefits advanced wireless connectivity can bring.
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