Government aims to put rail innovation funding on track

Stuart Stone
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Government launches seventh edition of rail innovation competition with latest £6m funding round, as new data reveals growing interest in low-carbon trains

More than £6m of funding has been made available via the Department for Transport and HS2 for companies with innovative ideas and technology to improve Britain's railways. Launched by Rail Minister...

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