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Institute of Railway Studies
Welcome
As we continue to take forward the long-standing collaboration between the National Railway Museum (NRM) and the University of York, we are pleased to welcome you to our newly-launched website. This will become the hub for our collective activities, and serve to reinforce the important, valuable and special relationship between the two organisations.
With a commitment to furthering scholarly activity within the sphere of railway history, we look forward to sharing with you the fruits of our partnership for many years to come.
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Posted on Thursday 30 October 2014
The National Railway Museum, together with the University of York, has officially re-launched the Institute of Railway Studies - and reiterated their joint commitment to the partnership between both York institutions.
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The IRS is committed to ensuring that academic debate in relation to the railways continues to flourish.
Visit our Study with Us page for details of available study options, both taught and research.
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