news Report finds ECDP sets path for major schemes under the new GBR 13 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review A Railway Industry Association (RIA) report has highlighted how Britain's East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) should lead the way for a national digital signalling programme and other major schemes.
news HS2 pledges to make journeys zero carbon for emissions from ‘day one’ 11 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review From day one of operations, HS2 trains will be powered by zero carbon energy creating a cleaner, more sustainable travel alternative and supporting the UK’s 2050 climate change goal.
news New survey shows increasing confidence in rail as an innovative industry 2 December 2021 | By Global Railway Review A recent survey released by the Railway Industry Association has revealed that rail professionals feel increasingly confident towards how innovative the rail industry is becoming.
news Britain’s rail industry responds to government’s Integrated Rail Plan 18 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review The government has shared its proposals to transform the rail network in the North and Midlands, but leaders in the rail the industry are voicing their concerns about the abandonment of the HS2 Eastern Leg and the scaling back of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
news ORR sets sights on boosting Great Britain’s railway signalling market 9 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Office of Rail and Road has published recommendations aimed at boosting Great Britain’s railway signalling market in a package of measures that would allow Network Rail to improve competition between suppliers.
news UK rail industry responds to Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review 27 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review UK rail industry experts have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review which includes £46 billion investment for railways.
news RIA urges UK government to update Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline 22 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review As the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline passes its two year milestone, the Railway Industry Association urges the UK government for an updated plan.
news RIA sets out six actions for government to unleash potential of railways 20 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has urged the UK government not to scale back investment in the railways and to deliver major projects, including HS2 in full.
news RIA responds to the UK governments Net Zero Strategy 19 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review "Although we welcome these positive plans, action is needed now if we are to reach Net Zero on our railways by 2050," says David Clarke, Technical Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA).
news ORR data reveals UK railway electrification rate is running short 15 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Office of Rail and Road has published data demonstrating that the UK is electrifying its railway at less than half the rate needed to decarbonise by 2050.
news New report highlights the economic value of the UK’s railway industry 16 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review A new report, commissioned by the Railway Industry Association (RIA), highlights the economic value of the UK railway industry and how rail could be sector leader for the UK’s economic recovery.
news HS2 hits 20,000 jobs landmark, one year after construction began 13 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review HS2 Ltd has announced that over 20,000 people are now working on Britain's high-speed rail project, one year on from the formal start of construction on Phase One from London to the West Midlands.
news New Hydrogen Strategy revealed to transform the UK rail industry 19 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review The new government Hydrogen Strategy outlines how the UK rail industry can be supported through the development of hydrogen economies and continue to excel as one of the ‘greenest ways’ of travel.
article Performance on point: The role of collaboration and data in shaping rail’s future 8 July 2021 | By David Clarke For Global Railway Review, David Clarke, Technical Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), explores the importance of collaboration and how it will be a driving force in the industry’s COVID-19 recovery.
news RIA calls for UK government to support the delivery of hydrogen train fleets 28 June 2021 | By Global Railway Review By committing to delivering hydrogen train fleet orders, the UK government can support the ‘build back better’ agenda, as well as skilled jobs, investment and growth.
