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RRUK-A Launch Event

The Rail Research UK Association (RRUK-A) Launch event will be held on Tuesday 8th November, from 4pm until 6pm, with a reception from 6pm until 7pm. The venue is: Central Hall, Westminster, London. This event will bring together senior decision … Continue reading

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Employment Opportunity for Rail Vehicle/Infrastructure Interface Engineers

Railway researchers may be interested in the above employment opportunity at RSSB. CLICK HERE for more details.

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RRUK-A Executive Committee

RRUK-A members have elected their Executive Committee, who are: Dr David Fletcher (University of Sheffield) Professor Roger Goodall (Loughborough University) Professor Simon Iwnicki (Manchester Metropolitan University) Professor TX Mei (University of Salford) Dr Jeffrey Priest (University of Southampton) Professor Felix … Continue reading

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RRUK Special Issue of JRRT Published

A new special edition of the IMechE Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit has just been published. This edition carries papers arising from a range of research projects carried out under the auspices of the Rail Research UK (RRUK) consortium. … Continue reading

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Network Rail has agreed to co-fund RRUK-A

Network Rail has agreed to co-fund RRUK-A, alongside RSSB. This further demonstrates the commitment of industry to strengthening its ties with academia and gives extra stability to the long-term presence of RRUK-A. Andy Doherty, Director of Railway Systems Engineering at … Continue reading

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Network Rail Innovation and Suggestions Scheme

Network Rail is on a quest for innovative ideas to help make the railway more efficient with the launch of a new matchmaking website for suppliers to submit solutions to a range of business challenges. The new website sets out … Continue reading

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RRUK-A Launched

Rail Research UK Association (RRUK-A) is a partnership between the British rail industry and UK universities. It was set up in 2010 with the following aims: The support and facilitation of railway research in academia. The common understanding of research … Continue reading

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