Supporting the Rail Sector Supply Chain

Railways, metros and guided transport systems provide a pivotal role in society, enabling economic prosperity and environmental sustainability, connecting social, rural and industrial centres for work, leisure, education, industry and commerce.

Why is the rail sector important to Derby?

Derby is located at the heart of an international rail supply chain of train and network operators, system and component manufacturers, service providers and consultants, all working together with policy makers to deliver sustainable, data driven, customer centric services; building on a rich heritage of rail innovation.

Rail sector employers have access to graduate talent while graduates and learners have access to local employers for projects, work experience, career and employment opportunities across a range of disciplines from humanities and business to engineering and computing.

Rail industry strategic priorities such as ‘low emissions’ and ‘efficient and reliable assets’ align with Derby’s strategic academic themes from Data Science, Zero Carbon and Business and Policy.

How does Derby support the rail sector?

Graduates benefitting from research informed learning

Rail research case studies inform teaching and prepare graduates and apprentices for roles in the sector. Projects range from applications of Artificial Intelligence to infrastructure asset inspection to energy harvesting.

Access to Research & Innovation Capabilities

From manufacturing and materials testing workshops to control systems optimisation facilities. Access experts in sound and acoustics, climate resilience, renewable energy and propulsion.

Short Courses and CPD

Upskilling the workforce in specific or cross-disciplinary topics from culture change to application of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Membership of UKRRIN, Rail Forum UK and Mobility Goes Additive facilitates collaboration on research and supply chain projects.

Would you like to know more?

Email: businessgateway@derby.ac.uk