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RIA sets out five ‘tests’ for Great British Railways
The five 'tests' set out by RIA will help to ensure that the establishment of the new Great British Railways structure is a success.
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Railway Industry Association (RIA)
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is the voice of the UK rail supply community. RIA helps to grow a sustainable, high-performing, railway supply industry, and to export UK rail expertise and products. RIA has 300+ companies in membership across the whole of railway supply, covering a diverse range of products and services and including both multi-national companies and SMEs.
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Date of ScotRail services transition to public ownership confirmed
The transition will take place on 1 April 2022, with elected members and rail unions invited to take part in a national conversation regarding the future of rail services.
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Bill for next phase of Britain’s HS2 handed to Parliament
Passengers across the North West of England are one step closer to faster, greener and more reliable train services as the Bill for the next phase of HS2 is handed to Parliament.
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Report finds ECDP sets path for major schemes under the new GBR
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.
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HS2 pledges to make journeys zero carbon for emissions from ‘day one’
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.
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New survey shows increasing confidence in rail as an innovative industry
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.
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Britain’s rail industry responds to government’s Integrated Rail Plan
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.
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ORR sets sights on boosting Great Britain’s railway signalling market
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.
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UK rail industry responds to Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review
UK rail industry experts have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review which includes £46 billion investment for railways.
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RIA urges UK government to update Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline
As the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline passes its two year milestone, the Railway Industry Association urges the UK government for an updated plan.
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RIA sets out six actions for government to unleash potential of railways
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.
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RIA responds to the UK governments Net Zero Strategy
"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).
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ORR data reveals UK railway electrification rate is running short
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.
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New report highlights the economic value of the UK’s railway industry
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.
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HS2 hits 20,000 jobs landmark, one year after construction began
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.
