Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
A list of AAIB ‘record‑only’ investigations that were reviewed during May–June 2026, documenting incidents assessed as not requiring full formal investigation but recorded for safety monitoring.
The AAIB’s monthly bulletin for August 2026, compiling recent air accident reports and safety information published on the second Thursday of the month for sector stakeholders and regulators.
Estimates economic and social welfare impacts of night flights in the UK and models how those impacts would change under alternative night‑flying policy scenarios, informing potential policy adjustments.
Presents analysis calculating the number of passenger flights cancelled at short notice across UK airports between May and July 2026, providing monthly counts and methodology used to identify and classify short‑notice cancellations.
Process and impact evaluation reviews the HGV parking and driver welfare match funding grant scheme, analysing how grants were delivered, effects on driver welfare and any local implementation barriers.
Tracker monitors attitudes and behaviours of BEV and PHEV drivers across the UK, reporting changes in charging, usage patterns, purchase intentions and barriers to adoption for battery and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Annual tracker reporting UK public awareness and attitudes towards transport and transport technologies, monitoring changes in opinion and familiarity with new modes and tech across different population groups.
Estimates of Heathrow expansion's economic impacts produced using spatial computable general equilibrium (SCGE) modelling, quantifying regional and sectoral effects of airport growth on output, employment and trade.
Research and analysis examines the impacts of active travel investment in England, aiming to improve economic appraisal and evaluation methods for schemes that encourage walking and cycling.
Summarises key learning from RAIB investigations on overspeeding, compiling recurrent causes, safety issues and recommendations drawn from past incidents to inform rail operators and regulators.
An evidence review examines projected, allocated and delivered investment in walking, wheeling and cycling schemes across England to inform the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.
Safety digest summarising RAIB findings on the Grantham South Junction overspeeding incident of 26 September 2025, identifying causal factors and highlighting safety recommendations and operational lessons for network operators and regulators.
Survey of maritime passengers, including people with reduced mobility, gathering experiences of using ferries and cruise ships to identify accessibility barriers, journey stages affected and user needs to inform maritime accessibility policy and practice.
RAIB safety digest into the derailment at Hopetown Junction, Darlington on 31 January 2026 summarises findings, safety factors and recommendations aimed at reducing similar rail incidents.
RAIB safety digest covering an overspeed incident at Cambridge Junction, Hertfordshire on 11 December 2025, outlining causal factors and safety recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Survey-based study examining how safe people feel on England’s transport network and collecting accounts of incidents affecting personal safety, including where and when concerns occur and factors shaping perceptions of safety on different modes.
Research tests whether carbon labels on flights change consumer choices and encourages lower‑carbon travel, analysing label design, consumer responses and potential impacts on booking behaviour.
Evaluation of how the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund was implemented in England up to May 2024, examining the processes used to deliver funding and support EV charging deployment.
Research examines the support available to victims of road traffic collisions in England and Wales, mapping services, gaps and the experiences of those affected to inform improvements in victim care and compensation pathways.
Process evaluation reports assess how the Safer Roads Fund was delivered, examining project selection, programme management and early implementation outcomes to identify strengths and weaknesses in scheme rollout.
Study of rail ticket types and journey purposes in England examines which ticket products passengers use for different trip purposes, indicating how fare choices align with commuting, leisure and business travel patterns.
Research into suicides on the rail network analyses determinants and prevention strategies to help the Department for Transport better understand risk factors, interventions and how to reduce incidents on rail infrastructure.