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Railway Benefit Fund announces new Chairman

8 January 2025 | By

Tim Shoveller, CEO UK/Europe of the Freightliner Group and current Chairman of Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), has retired from his role as RBF Chairman after ten years of dedicated service. David Horne, Managing Director of LNER, will succeed him as Chairman.

RIA assesses Govt progress on rail after 6 months

6 January 2025 | By

At the start of a New Year, and on the six-month milestone of the Government taking office last July, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today written an Open Letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP.

Tesco wins logistics rail business award

2 January 2025 | By

Business group Logistics UK named Tesco the Rail Business of the Year for the second year running at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 12 December 2024. 

Transport Committee investigates rail investment pipelines

18 December 2024 | By

A new Transport Committee enquiry will be focussing on how the Government can ensure the stability of the pipeline for rail improvement projects across the UK looking into the new year.  The enquiry believes that establishing clear investment pipelines may help end the turbulent years of boom and bust in…

RIA reacts to the Devolution White Paper

17 December 2024 | By

The English Devolution White Paper sets out the government’s plans to widen and deepen devolution across England, providing mayors with unprecedented powers and funding and hardwiring them into the way government works.

Škoda Group’s first battery operated train is released

16 December 2024 | By

The first Czech battery train from Škoda Group was officially presented at Ostrava-střed railway station last weekend. It is a symbol of a new era on non-electrified lines in the Czech Republic. After its premiere run to Frýdek-Místek and back, the unit became an official part of regional transport and…