Rail safety chief visits Huddersfield to see research shaping safer railways

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The University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research (IRR) welcomed the HM Chief Inspector of Railways to learn more about its research supporting a safer railway.

Richard Hines, Chief Inspector and Director of Railway Safety at the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), met academics at the IRR, including its Director, Professor Paul Allen, and was given an overview of the key research currently taking place there, as well as a tour of its facilities. The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), a Strategic Partner of the University and key funder of railway research, joined the session represented by its Head of Partnerships, Sharon Odetunde.

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Professor Allen commented: “It was a pleasure to host Mr Hines in his role as HMRI Chief Inspector; his keynote provided the IRR team with real insight into the challenges faced by our railways, and the visibility and endorsement of our work was truly inspiring for our research team. We very much look forward to developing a closer working relationship with HMRI and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure we maintain the enviable safety record of GB railways.”