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University of Hull launches Railwhere to drive innovation in rail freight efficiency

by May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
University of Hull launches Railwhere to drive innovation in rail freight efficiency

The University of Hull has announced the launch of Railwhere, a new spinout company set to transform the freight industry by helping rail operators cut costs, reduce emissions, and deliver goods more efficiently.

Developed from seven years of cutting-edge research at the University’s Logistics Institute, Railwhere combines operational insight with award-winning software to support a greener, more competitive rail freight sector.

Built in collaboration with industry partners including Network Rail, Freightliner, and Lampada Digital Solutions — a subsidiary of the University — the technology offers real-time, data-driven solutions for route optimisation and fuel efficiency.

Barrie Louw, Director of Railwhere, said the new company would provide “transformational technology” to a sector undergoing significant change: “We build intuitive software that empowers the rail freight industry to plan smarter, operate cleaner, and make better-informed decisions. In a time of economic uncertainty and environmental challenge, accurate, fast and accessible analysis is more essential than ever.”

Railwhere is the latest example of successful university-industry collaboration, with its software already delivering measurable results. Working alongside Innovate UK, Aether Limited, and the University of Derby, Railwhere’s platform helped Freightliner restructure the transport of quarried stone from the Mendips to London. The result? Shorter journeys, lower fuel costs, fewer emissions, and greater network efficiency.

The impact was recognised across the industry, with the project winning both the ‘Rail Freight Project of the Year’ and ‘Sustainability and Safety’ awards. Network Rail and Lampada were also named ‘Rail Team of the Year’ for their work on a train-weight optimisation tool used by network planners.

Professor Dave Petley, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hull, called Railwhere a shining example of how research can translate into real-world impact: “Railwhere shows what can be achieved when business, education and research work in partnership. It reflects the University of Hull’s broader mission to drive innovation, extend enterprise and tackle complex challenges like sustainability head-on.”

Railwhere aims to build on its success in the UK by further developing its strategic partnerships and expanding its reach into the rail freight sector, where decarbonisation and digital transformation remain top priorities.

With its focus on sustainability, efficiency and collaboration, Railwhere is positioned to become a key player in shaping the future of low-carbon logistics.

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