News and Publications

This section lists news releases, statements, consultation responses and other publications issued by RIA.

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Latest News

The railway industry has jointly published a Strategic Business Plan to improve the capacity, capability and cost-effectiveness of Britain's railways. (Jan 2013)

RIA has welcomed the publication of the new Rail Technical Strategy (Dec 2012)

RIA has announced the appointment of a new Chairman (Nov 2012)

RIA Technical Director Francis How addressed the Network Rail Signalling Suppliers Conference, held in Glasgow on 8 November (Nov 2012)

RIA has published its response to the ORR Consultation on the Periodic Review 2013: Network Rail's output framework for 2014-19 (Oct 2012)

RIA participated in a European-wide working group of EFRTC, EIM and CER to produce a Market Strategy Report to assist infrastructure managers and track contractors in developing best practice (Oct 2012)

RIA has published its reponse to the ORR consultation on formaliusing the Rail Delivery Group (Sept 2012)

RIA has welcomed the commitment to rail in the Government's Statement of future investment (July 2012)

RIA has commented on the ATOC rolling stock forecasts (May 2012)

RIA has appointed a new International Development Director (April 2012)

The Transport Systems Catapult centre will deliver benefits (March 2012)

RIA has welcomed the Railways Command Paper (March 2012)

IA has responded to the ORR consultation on Incentives (February 2012)

RIA welcomes High Speed decision (January 2012)

RIA has welcomed the Transport Select Committee call for a clearer train procurement strategy (December 2011)

The rail industry has published the Initial Industry Plan, a key document to inform the Government's planning process for the future. There is also a separate version for Scotland (September 2011)

The Network RUS: Passenger Rolling Stock, a cross-industry strategy document published by Network Rail to which RIA contributed. (September 2011)

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Other News and Publications from RIA

RIA has welcomed the call from the Transport Select Committee for a train procurement strategy (December 2011)

On 6 December 2011 Jeremy Candfield made a presentation to the IMechE entitled"The McNulty Report: A Supply Response". (December 2011)

RIA submitted evidence to the Transport Select Committee eaxmination of issues relating to the procurement of rolling stock. Written submission here. (September 2011)

RIA's response to the DfT Consultation "High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain's Future" (July 2011)

RIA welcomes call to work together (May 2011)

RIA supports High Speed Railway proposals (April 2011)

"New Trains for Old - Rolling stock maintanance and renewal in the UK" article by RIA Director General Jeremy Candfield, published in European Rail Review March 2011

RIA welcomes Thameslink confirmation (November 2010)

Skills Academy welcomed (November 2010)

New Chaiman appointed (October 2010)

RIA's response to the DfT consultation 'Transforming Rail Franchises'. (October 2010)

Presentation made by Jeremy Candfield to the Network Rail Annual Suppliers' Conference (July 2010)

RIA's response to ORR’s review of RSSB’s functions, governance and funding arrangements (June 2010)

Presentation made by Jeremy Candfield to the Department for Transport
"The Railway Supply Industry; where next?" (March 2010)

Skills Academy central to railway future (March 2010)