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UK’s first hydrogen train takes to the mainline marking major step towards decarbonising Britain’s railways
The first ever hydrogen powered train has run on the UK mainline as part of a project being delivered in partnership with the University of Birmingham – signalling a major…
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UKRRIN network capabilities set to expand with Centre of Excellence for Passenger Experience
The UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) is set to expand its core capabilities with a new immersive Centre of Excellence focused on Inclusive Passenger Experience (IPEC). The UKRRIN…
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UKRRIN at Unlocking Innovation: Digital Railway – The Future Webinar Series
UKRRIN are one of the strategic partners of the Railway Industry Association’s highly renowned Unlocking Innovation programme. The Programme aims to creating a platform for cross industry collaboration with an…
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HydroFLEX Update: The world’s first bi-mode electric train moves closer to commercialisation
The UK’s first hydrogen-powered train (HydroFLEX) is moving closer to commercial operation after the University of Birmingham has been awarded new funding by the Department for Transport. The grant, worth £400,000, is part…
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UKRRIN Covid-19 Update
On 16 March, the Prime Minister, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer held a press conference to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister asked for people to work…
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RIA on ‘Decarbonising our railways’: UKRRIN Decarbonisation Blog
Decarbonising our railways – where are we and what do we need to do next? David Clarke, Technical Director, Railway Industry Association Climate change increasingly dominates our news agenda –…
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