Awarded
Track Buckling – MxV Testing Collaboration
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government
In brief
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded research work to University of Huddersfield.
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What the notice says
Outlines how the University of Huddersfield Institute of Railway Research (IRR) can provide further support to Network Rail (NR) in justifying the relaxation of speed restrictions and operational constraints applied during periods of hot weather, to ensure that the GB railway is more resilient to climate change. It builds on previous work carried out by the IRR and the University of Southampton (UoS), and takes advantage of a testing programme being planned by MxV in the USA. This international collaboration will enhance the understanding of track buckle formation and the accuracy of models used to predict it.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| University of Huddersfield | £29,295 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 017199-2026
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From notice 017199-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.