Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 29753

Railways: Research

Tabled: 6 February 2025

Answered: 14 February 2025

Question

David Chadwick

Liberal Democrat — Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking with the rail industry to ensure it can access a greater share of competitive research and development funding through UKRI and Horizon Europe.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) play a critical role in helping the rail industry reduce its emissions and costs, optimise operations, improve resilience and safety and enhance passenger experience. The Department of Transport continues to...

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