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The image shows a set of train wheels on an indoor testring rig at the University of Huddersfield

'Compelling case' to level up economy through rail innovation

Published
Monday 11th January, 2021
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Society & Politics
Technology
Working with business

Greater investment in rail research could be used to help level up the economy in the north of England, according to a report by economics and policy analysts Perspective Economics.

Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute

Published
Tuesday 24th November, 2020
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Science
Society & Politics
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Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.

An Avanti West Coast train arriving at Penrith station.

Research collaboration with West Coast Partnership

Published
Wednesday 18th November, 2020
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Working with business
Science
Technology

The University has announced a research agreement with the West Coast Partnership, the franchise that runs rail services on the West Coast Main Line and selected as the operator of phase one of HS2.

The photo shows a high-speed train passing an static frequency converter on the east coast main line. The static frequency converter delivers power to the railway line.

Powering the next generation of rail travel

Published
Thursday 5th November, 2020
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Business & Economy
University
Technology

An outline £10 million co-investment agreement has been signed by the University of Leeds and the companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.

The picture shows a train going through a busy rail junction. There are overhead power lines.

Rail research centre on track to boost economy

Published
Wednesday 22nd January, 2020
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Business & Economy
Technology

A cutting-edge rail research centre being built by the University of Leeds has the potential to contribute billions of pounds to the UK economy, according to consultants GENECON.

New Government funding: revolutionising high speed rail

Published
Wednesday 10th July, 2019
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Working with business
Technology

The Government has confirmed funding for the University to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world.