About TRL
Welcome to TRL, the UK's Transport Research Laboratory. TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world-class research, consultancy, product testing covering all aspects of transport. |
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TRL - Creating the Future of Transport
As the world evolves and moves forward, so does TRL as we develop our knowledge and understanding to generate solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of the transport sector.
TRL works at the leading edge of transport, generating and applying science, knowledge and understanding to develop innovative solutions and software that is delivered to our customers around the world.
We work with organisations from the public and private sectors on all aspects of transportation: safety; vehicles; rail; environment; sustainability; climate change; infrastructure; software; and a range of related niche specialisms. From low-volume surveys to green travel plans; from complex multi-modal studies to policy support; from intelligent transport systems to technology development and innovation, TRL is at the forefront not only of today's transport issues but also of what is to come - the future of transport.
This is under-pinned by our vision to be a world leader in evidence-based transport solutions to create transport that is efficient, accessible, clean and safe.
TRL and Transport Research Laboratory are trading names of TRL Limited, registered in England No. 3142272. Registered Office
The TRL Vision - Creating the Future of Transport










