TRL is the UK's Transport Research Laboratory, recognised world-wide for over 75 years of evidential research and impartial advice. Originally established in 1933 as part of the UK government, TRL privatised in 1996 to become a fully independent private company.

TRL is wholly owned by the Transport Research Foundation (TRF), a non-profit-distributing foundation with no shareholders, enabling profits made by TRL to be passed to TRF and re-invested in scientific research. TRF is comprised of over 80 sector members from the transport industry, ensuring TRL continues to undertake the high-quality research it's renowned for.

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 customers around the world.

Vision: To be a world leader in evidence-based transport solutions

 

The firm works 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 specializations.

 

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.