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Your gateway to understanding the UK rail industry

Gain in-depth industry knowledge, insights, build your network, understand key projects

RIA's Introduction to the UK Railway Industry and Supply Chain course provides a comprehensive overview of the UK rail industry, covering its rich history, governance, and operational framework.

Participants will gain insights into the critical importance of safety, the key organisations driving the industry, and both passenger and freight operations. The course also explores railway infrastructure, technology, financing, major projects, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector's future. Additionally, attendees will learn how to identify opportunities and navigate the process of establishing professional networks within this dynamic industry.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Trainees and apprentices
  • New entrants into rail across the supply chain - from sales to operations
  • Business development managers new to rail
  • Professionals transitioning from other industries.

Course highlights:

  • Industry expertise from RIA
  • Comprehensive overview of the UK railway's past, present and future
  • Structure, governance, and safety
  • Operations, finance, technology, key projects
  • Challenges and opportunities
  • Commercial introduction
  • Key takeaways and resources
  • Practical, actionable insights.

What people say

“RIA were welcoming throughout the entire day, even allowing me to use their office space after the training had finished. I would highly recommend this course to anyone new to the rail industry.

"The one-day session provided an excellent overview of the key stakeholders companies should engage with, as well as a clear understanding of the overall industry structure and upcoming changes. I hope RIA continues to host more events in the North of England to help broaden access to valuable insights into the rail sector."

Adam Walford, Sales Engineer, Dyer Engineering
"The course was a great introduction to the sector and provided an excellent overview to help me in building my foundational knowledge. It provided clear insights, and the content was well-structured. It’s highly valuable for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the UK rail network."

Avinash Akhal, Senior Consultant, Steer Group
“Being new to the rail industry, this course served as a great overview to the complexities and intricacies of the UK Railway, the governance, and overall operations.

"I would recommend this to anyone who is new to industry, or even just looking for a refresher. With the ongoing rail reforms, a lot of new information is coming to the forefront which was captured within this session."

Adam Lowe, Associate Commercial Director, Zebraware
“This was a well-attended course that gave an excellent overview into the rail industry, Fiona and her team hosted this with the energy and passion required."

Ian Cooper, Business Development Manager, Garic

Meet the trainers

Nigel Wordsworth – Course Lead

  • Rail industry journalist and commentator since 2008.
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Journalists.
  • Former Managing Editor, Rail Business Daily.
  • Former Production Editor, Rail Media.
  • Mechanical engineer with experience in the automotive, aerospace and motorsports sectors.

Fiona Broomfield – Course Facilitator

  • More than two decades of experience in work winning, business to business (B2B) communications, content strategy, and an award-winning writer.
  • 15 years as trainer and course facilitator across rail, business communications, PR and content. 
  • 12 years in the rail industry - launching multiple award-winning publications for TOCs, supporting supply chain promotion and growth through Rail Business Daily and RIA.
  • Chartered Institute of Public Relations Accredited PR Practitioner since 2019 and NCTJ and NCE qualified Newspaper Journalist. 

     

Important details

Cost

  • RIA Member price - £350 per person, plus VAT
  • Non-member price - £450 per person, plus VAT

Location

LONDON: Railway Industry Association, Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ.

LEEDS: Railway Industry Association, 5th Floor, 2 Bond Court, Leeds LS2 2JZ.

Duration

This is a full day course from 10am-4pm, with lunch and refreshments included.

Capacity

The course is designed to be delivered for 12-18 people.

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