Research and analysis

First of a Kind rail innovation programme: evaluation

Evaluation of rounds 1 to 3 of the First of a Kind rail innovation programme.

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Evaluation of rail innovation programme

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This is an evaluation report about rounds 1 to 3 of the First of a Kind rail innovation programme competition, which took place between 2017 and 2020.

The report features:

  • an impact evaluation of the effectiveness of the programme
  • a process evaluation including insights into whether the programme is being implemented as intended

The research was conducted by external consultants, Steer, on behalf of the Department for Transport in 2021.

Published 4 April 2022