Kick-off meeting of ALL-DC-SHIPS project: paving the way for low-emission vessels
Project will advance electrification of maritime transport to create a prototype electric ship.
- Published: 17 March 2025
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See you at InnoTrans
The University of Birmingham Centre for Railway Research & Education (BCRRE) is looking forward to exhibiting at InnoTrans 2024.
- Published: 23 September 2024
Blockchain could offer a solution to the UK’s transport ticketing systems
A new approach to transport ticketing offers a step towards an integrated, transparent system for ticket providers and passengers across all modes of transport.
- Published: 10 May 2024
Labour proposals for rail nationalisation
There’s a lot to like about the proposals from the Labour Party. And there’s a lot in common with the current government’s policy, says Professor Paul Plummer.
- Published: 25 April 2024
University of Birmingham on track with Japan rail partnership
Railways experts forge partnership to create innovative technology for Japan’s railways.
- Published: 19 February 2024
MoniRail wins funding to develop quantum-based navigation system for railways
University of Birmingham spin out MoniRail has been awarded a prestigious contract by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Innovate UK.
- Published: 12 February 2024
Who needs blockchain? New research says many decisions to use blockchain are unnecessary
New research has revealed that blockchain technology is probably unnecessary in the majority of cases, despite its popularity.
- Published: 24 January 2024
Novel railway point switching technology, inspired by aircraft control systems
Repoint improves on the traditional design, which has been in use for over 200 years.
- Published: 10 January 2024