Low adhesion caused by autumn leaves or other contaminants affects rail performance and safety. Read our latest research and findings on low wheel-rail adhesion.
The Enabling Better Performance Research Challenge (PERFORM) sets out to achieve performance improvements in the industry. Here we provide information, tools and guidance to help drive performance improvements.
Through our horizon scanning articles we provide information on future opportunities and threats. These help to identify changes, so the industry can plan on how to exploit or mitigate these changes and secure the most positive outcome for their organisation.
We also carry out research to support industry sustainability, covering decarbonisation, air quality and social value.
For information and links to recent advancements in robotic and autonomous systems. These present the industry with new opportunities to revolutionise train maintenance, and to rethink depot design and use.
Our freight-driven research programme is helping the sector find the solutions it needs to optimise its operations. It will ensure that it retains existing customers, attracts goods currently carried by road, and plays its part in rail and national decarbonisation plans.
