1 July 2020
Network Rail have made their standards freely available to businesses through a new online portal.
Kate Jennings, Policy Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), responded: “It is very positive to see Network Rail open up their standards and make them freely available to businesses. This move was a key commitment of Network Rail’s SME Action Plan published last year and of their Open for Business programme. It will provide a significant benefit to businesses in the rail supply industry, particularly SMEs and new entrants in the sector, by removing a major barrier to entry for those looking to get new products and services into the rail market.”