Unipart is proud to be a member of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) – a ground-breaking partnership that brings together leading industrial players, academic institutions and the UK Government to deliver transformative solutions for the rail industry.
A collaborative initiative designed to accelerate innovation in the rail sector by bridging the gap between research and real-world applications, UKRRIN focuses on three key areas:
We are proud to be the home of the UKRRIN technology hub, a dedicated facility which supports the sector in translating academic research and innovation to solve strategic industry challenges and to enable and develop the next generation of products and services.
The hub is supported by leading universities including Huddersfield, Southampton, and Birmingham and organisations including Unipart, Network Rail, RSSB and the Railway Industry Association (RIA).
By aligning our expertise with UKRRIN’s core focus areas, we accelerate innovation, enabling the rapid development of smarter, more efficient, and sustainable solutions for the rail industry. This partnership also strengthens our ability to drive sustainable change by implementing greener technologies and improving operational efficiencies, contributing significantly to the industry’s net-zero ambitions.
We work closely with SMEs to help them realise the full performance-improving potential of their innovations by guiding them through the standards and approvals process, whilst also trialling and launching new products across the world. Our global operations and expertise across multiple sectors provide a ready-made route to market, ensuring that innovative solutions achieve widespread success.
Our partnership with UKRRIN reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and excellence, ensuring that the UK’s rail network continues to be safe, reliable and efficient. Together, we are driving the future of the UK’s rail infrastructure by developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies that enhance performance, sustainability, and efficiency.
Remote Condition Monitoring: Keeping the rail industry on track
Mobile store van improves commissioning performance
FuelActive reduces fuel consumption & carbon emissions by 7%
Successful delivery of the Selhurst REB upgraded manufacture
LNER’s energy efficiency transformed with Eco Insight
FuelActive solution extends rail fuel filter life by 258%
Ensuring continued supply of rail vehicle windscreens
Bangor to Colwyn Bay rail upgrade
Delivering sustainable visual management
Supply chain solution for Torrent Trackside
LEAN Supply Chain Improvements
Seamless Safety: Unipart’s TPWS Integration with ETCS
£3m Network Rail contract win
Unipart partners Trainvac Group
Condition monitoring transforms railways
Unipart Rail partners Racine Railroad Products UK
Unipart expands rail capabilities and offering for Australian market
Comms Design and Transport for Wales trial Request to Stop
Unipart Rail launches new range of solutions to revolutionise global rail renewal operations
Unipart Rail wins ‘Apprenticeship Employer of the Year’
Improving global rail safety
Comms Design receives UK Government grant to develop National Request to Stop product
Unipart commercialising quantum technology
The revolutionary rail dropper from Gripple receives Network Rail approval
Unipart launches FuelActive for green rail travel
Julie Carrier appointed Chief Commercial Officer Unipart Rail
Unipart Rail forms partnership with Gripple
