Katie Barnes

Postgraduate researcher specialising in measuring the climate resilience of railway networks. I analyse how extreme weather impacts transport systems and develop evidence‑based methods to help make critical infrastructure more reliable, sustainable, and future‑proof

I’m a PhD researcher specialising in climate resilience for railway infrastructure. My work focuses on analysing how extreme weather affects rail networks, evaluating global resilience‑measurement methods, and developing evidence‑based frameworks to help transport systems adapt to a changing climate. I have experience in technical research, data analysis, systematic reviews, and communicating complex engineering concepts to industry and academic audiences

Currently completing a PhD in Mechanical/Transport Engineering with a focus on measuring the climate resilience of the UK railway network. My research includes resilience‑assessment methods, weather‑impact analysis, and the development of frameworks to support climate‑adapted rail infrastructure. This builds on prior training and advanced analytical skills developed through my First Class Integrated Masters in Natural Sciences