Audio technology company, Ampetronic, sets up Auri assistive listening system at Bristol railway station.
In early August 2025, Bristol Temple Meads Station in England became the first public transport hub to integrate the Auri system, a groundbreaking Bluetooth Low Energy Audio-based assistive listening system. This deployment marks a significant milestone as it is the world's first public transport integration of this technology in a transport hub environment.
Developed by Ampetronic, in collaboration with Listen Technologies, Auri offers a comprehensive assistive listening solution. It broadcasts audio directly to users' hearing aids or compatible devices via Auracast™ technology, ensuring efficient and accessible wireless audio transmission.
The benefits of Auri are manifold. By delivering clear, direct sound in environments where ambient noise can be significant, it enhances audio accessibility for passengers with hearing loss. Moreover, it facilitates inclusive communication in public spaces without the need for specialized equipment or cumbersome installations. Being Bluetooth-based, users can connect via their own devices, improving user convenience and reducing barriers to access.
The installation includes 10 Auri transmitters placed in high-traffic zones such as platforms 9-12, the pedestrian subway area, and ticket hall. Ampetronic has also announced plans for public demonstrations and presentations, inviting interested passengers and organizations to experience the system's capabilities firsthand.
RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) has been commissioned to conduct in-depth user trials at Bristol Temple Meads Station. Detailed user feedback will likely emerge as the system is used more extensively and demonstrated publicly.
The trial at Bristol Temple Meads Station is expected to have far-reaching implications, improving accessibility, the passenger experience, and operational efficiencies not only in Bristol but also within the broader public transportation industry. Auri broadcasts can provide clear, more personalized information to help passengers navigate the station, improve speech intelligibility for passengers with hearing loss, neurodivergent individuals, and those who find noisy environments challenging.
The programme aims to reduce barriers to innovation in partnership with Network Rail and with support from the Government's Innovate UK department. Ampetronic encourages anyone interested in scheduling a demonstration of Auri to contact [email protected].
The Auri installation at Bristol Temple Meads Station is a significant step forward in enhancing the overall experience for a diverse range of passengers, particularly those with hearing difficulties. This pioneering initiative underscores Ampetronic's commitment to innovation and accessibility in public transport.
The deployment of Auri, an assistive listening system at Bristol Temple Meads Station, marks a first for general-news as it utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy Audio-based technology and represents the world's first public transport integration of such technology. With its incorporation of Auracast™ technology, Auri offers an efficient and accessible wireless audio transmission solution, enhancing audio accessibility for passengers with hearing loss and fostering inclusive communication in public spaces.
