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RIA AND EUROPE
 

The Railway Industry Association has a key role in promoting the interests of the UK railway supply industry in the European arena, including in the implementation of EU legislation in the UK. Principal activities include:

Standards Development and Interoperability
RIA organises UK supply industry representation on various CEN and CENELEC standards committees and on the UK mirror committees
Interoperability
RIA has been one of the leading players in the consultations on the EU Interoperability Directives and continues in a key role in their implementation and further development. Further information here
European Rail Traffic Management System
RIA has played a major role in the development of the ERTMS Programme in the UK .
International Bodies
RIA is an active associate member of UNIFE - the Union of European Railway Industries. It is also an active member of EFRTC - the European Federation of Railway Trackwork Contractors.