# Rail innovation and technology solutions

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/research/

Driving the future of intelligent rail systems.

At the University of York, we are working to make the rail sector more efficient, safer and technologically advanced than ever before.

From AI-powered track maintenance to advanced communications and intelligent passenger safety systems, York is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to ensure a robust and resilient rail network.

At the forefront of digital technology, we develop groundbreaking and transformative solutions that are being rapidly adopted by the rail industry.

Together with regional partners, we are driving the next era of intelligent rail systems in Yorkshire, a global hub for rail innovation. We’re on track for a better, safer future.

## Contact us

**Explore opportunities to work with us:**

- [business@york.ac.uk](mailto:business@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 325398](tel:+441904 325398)

## Related links

- [Solved with York: partnerships that work](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/)

> Our expert researchers find innovative and applied solutions to technological challenges. Proud to be part of a region that is a global hub for world-class rail engineering skills and innovation, we work closely with our partners across the sector towards more efficient and safer travel for all.

[Professor Sarah Thompson](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/organisation/ueb/sarah-thompson/), Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research

## Innovation and sustainable rail technologies

Our research spans a diverse range of expertise in the development and adoption of new technologies in rail.

### [Trackside communications](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/tracksidecommunications/)

### [Safety assurance](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/safetyassurance/)

### [Energy provision](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/energyprovision/)

### [Rolling stock monitoring and maintenance](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/rollingstockmonitoringandmaintenance/)

### [Trackside monitoring and maintenance](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/tracksidemonitoringandmaintenance/)

### [Sustainable infrastructure](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/sustainableinfrastructure/)

## At the heart of rail innovation

Building on the historic significance of rail in the city, York continues to be at the forefront of pioneering railway innovation.

With key industry players situated in the city and potential for technological innovation, our work looks to the future of rail as we mark 200 years of the modern railway.

Our location in this city makes us ideally placed to help strengthen the UK's rail infrastructure. We are making the most of our existing partnerships and establishing vital new links across and industry, working together to support [economic growth in the Yorkshire region](https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/research/about-re/economicdevelopment/).

## Use our state-of-the-art facilities

Our state-of-the-art facilities at York enable researchers to collaborate on ground-breaking interdisciplinary research and work with industry partners.

Our facilities include:

- [Institute for Safe Autonomy (ISA)](https://www.york.ac.uk/safe-autonomy/facilities/)\
  Experimental laboratories and test spaces in robotics, advanced communications and quantum technologies
- [The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/about/facilities/engineering/)\
  Engineering facilities, labs and equipment
- [Department of Computer Science](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/)

[Use our facilities](mailto:business@york.ac.uk)

The Institute of Safe Autonomy is home to the specialist facilities of the ISA Quantum Labs.

## Working with industry

We collaborate with rail technology companies, train operators and Network Rail to advance developments in the sector.

Our services include:

- research services
- product development
- training

[Work with us](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/)

From research services to training, we offer a range of services for industry.

## Related links

- [Solved with York: partnerships that work](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/)

## Contact us

**Explore opportunities to work with us:**

- [business@york.ac.uk](mailto:business@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 325398](tel:+441904 325398)