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On 14 December 2007, the Department for Transport (DfT) published a report (Rail industry research strategy (PDF format, 250 Kb) which sets out to review current railway research programmes, establish strategic priorities for future research, help ensure that public sector funding is appropriately directed, encourage the adoption and implementation of research results and assist in collaboration with Europe-wide research.
DfT also published a supporting technical note (Evidence pack supporting the rail industry research strategy) which draws together research conducted, guided or commissioned by relevant organisations in the rail industry to provide a comprehensive stock-take of current research programmes.
Rail industry research strategy (PDF 250 Kb)
Evidence pack supporting the rail industry research strategy (PDF 107 Kb)