The UKRRIN Student Conference is the premier annual event for PhD students carrying out research with applications in the railway industry. We are thrilled to announce that the 2027 edition of the event will be hosted by the University of Leeds.
This conference brings together student researchers from across the UK rail research network, alongisde members of the academic community and industry professionals, to discuss innovative soutions in areas such as safety, digital data and sustainable transport. To this end, the event will feature keynoret speakers from leading organisations and provide networking opportunities to facilitate collaboration across the railway sector.
Participants will have the chance to showcase their work in an interdisciplinary environment spanning fields such as engineering, computer science, economics and the social sciences. The conference encourages students to present their research through poster presentations and talks, providing a platform for emerging ideas that could shape the future of the rail industry.
Submit your abstract:
We are delighted to announce that the call for abstracts is now open. The conference themes are aligned with the Rail Technical Strategy, with an additional focus on economics and policy. The organising committee welcome contributions across six key thematic areas:
- Easy to use for all
- Freight friendly
- Low emissions
- Optimised train operations
- Efficient and reliable assets
- Economics and policy
Submissions are subject to a 2-page limit and must clearly articulate the research objectives, methogology details, and a dicussion of results. For more information and the abstract submission template, visit the conference website.
More information
For more information on the conference, programe and registration visit the website: https://ukrrin2027.github.io/
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