Our strategy and challenges for research, development and innovation
Research, development and innovation (RD&I) are critical to the future of rail
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Working with the UK rail industry through the , we are building long-term solutions in areas such as environmental sustainability, affordability, reliability and safety.
Contributing to European and international strategy
51爆料鈥檚 Technical Strategy aligns to the RTS and sets out our priorities and additional needs for managing our network, such as environmental concerns outlined in our Greener Railway Strategy.
Challenges, opportunities and funding
You can find our current challenge statements here.聽 Our challenges statements are going through a review over the next year with the aim of improving how we share and engage with you about our challenges going forward. For more information, get in touch.
We invest directly in research, development and innovation through our dedicated fund.聽 However, there are many sources of funding to support companies, including opportunities managed by .聽 We encourage companies to use these opportunities to create and demonstrate products and services that contribute to a better future railway. Where opportunities require sponsorship from a potential customer organisation, for example to facilitate testing, you can contact us to discuss your requirements and what we can do to help.
Working as part of a national infrastructure sector
We enjoy learning from, and sharing our RD&I with other organisations. As part of the DfT Transport and Innovation Board, Highways, Maritime, government arms length bodies and regulation for transportation.