University of Huddersfield

The Institute of Railway Research (IRR) provides specialist industrial research, consultancy and technology development for a wide range of national and international partners across the railway industry. With over 25 years’ experience and a team of 35 multi-disciplinary staff, the IRR is internationally recognised for its delivery of high profile industrial and academic research. With key projects under the Horizon2020 Shift2Rail programme, Innovate UK, EPSRC and UKRRIN funding streams together with industrial research for companies including HS2, Crossrail, London Underground, RSSB and Network Rail, the IRR has a strong and proven track record in delivering high quality technical work across a range of engineering specialities.