With the University of Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education as lead academic partner, CEDS, together with Lancaster University, University of Hull, University of Derby, Swansea University, University of Surrey and Imperial College London. 

CERS is led by the Institute of Rail Research at Huddersfield University, with Newcastle University, Loughborough University, University of Bristol, Brunel University, University of Nottingham and University of Cambridge to provide a “one stop shop” for rolling stock development.

CEI is led by the University of Southampton and includes Sheffield University, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University, Swansea University and Heriot Watt University. It also links UKRRIN with the UK Collaboratorium for Research in Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC).

Comprised of Network Rail innovation & development centres, Transport for London test centres and Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.

The Rail Safety & Standards Board houses the UKRRIN coordinating hub which provides opportunities for academia, suppliers, technology inventors and SMEs to have access to, and work with, industry experts to help them understand the market and the route to market for new technologies, products and systems. To find out more about RSSB, email us at ukrrin@rssb.co.uk

Key Functions of a Coordinating Hub

	Bridging Services Be a catalyst for securing additional funding to support the wider network and help lobby industry groups and government bodies. Support and contribute to collaborative bids and consortia building that requires several stakeholders to deliver the research benefits.
	Centre Promotion Promote the expertise, capabilities and facilities within the centres to suppliers, rail companies, academic institutions and entrepreneurs. Ensure the industry is aware of technologies, products and services that have been developed and delivered by the centres and its users.
	Industry Links Provide links to and work closely with key industry stakeholders. Provide connectivity with industry groups and bodies. Provide direction to the research centres on industry plans through the Rail Technical Strategy to support future technological advances and developments.
	Route to Market Provide support to manufacturing and production via partners to enable product scalability and market penetration into wider rail territories. Provide advice on how to develop commercial business cases, investment plans and technology roadmaps.
	Capability Mapping Provide a map of facilities and capabilities within the centres and the wider academic community relevant to the rail industry.

Unipart Rail’s Technology & Innovation hub provides product development, testing, and route-to-market support with dedicated development space available for use, and access to market experts to maximise the opportunity for technology adoption. Explore Unipart Rail’s innovation theme at https://www.unipartrail.com/innovation/