Research Excellence
transportNewcastle is a research network with a vast range of expertise in many areas of transport. We are based at Newcastle University, in the United Kingdom.
Our transport research activity is organised under the following research themes:
Transport research across the University
Our researchers are based in various schools, research institutes, centres and groups within the University. Selected groups that have the most transport projects are:
- Transport Operations Research Group (TORG)
A key component of the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences.
Main research areas:- intelligent transport systems
- transport and the environment
- regional engagement
- transport futures and strategic policy advice and analysis
- NewRail
A dedicated railway research centre with a vast range of expertise in diverse areas of the rail industry.
Main research areas:- infrastructure
- freight and logistics
- rail vehicles
- rail systems
- Swan Centre for Energy Research
Main research areas:- low carbon energy and energy biosciences
- renewable energy and fossil fuels
- School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
Main research areas:- power electronics, drives and machines
- aeronautics
- automotive research
- School of Marine Science and Technology
Main research areas:- alternative vessel designs
- safety and performance of offshore structures and ships
- interaction of maritime transport and ports with the wider end-to-end intermodal transport logistics chain
- renewable energy and environmental sustainability