SPRINT: Risk of Impacts from NAO on winter Transport in the UK

Sectors of reference: 
Transport
Proponent(s): 
Stakeholder(s) of reference: 
A DfT-coordinated group including many organisations with transport interests (government agencies, local authorities, infrastructure providers...)

 

What is SPRINT?

SPRINT provides information about the potential for weather impacts on UK transport ahead of (and during) the winter season.

What does SPRINT do?

SPRINT makes use of links between historical impacts and predictable meteorological elements to inform about possible risks over the winter season.

Who can SPRINT help?

SPRINT is designed to help transport stakeholders with making decisions about de-icing of surfaces (e.g. roads, pavements, runways) and vehicles (e.g. aircraft).