Posted on 17/04/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) today (17 April) welcomed the news that Alstom and the UK Government are close to a deal for new trains, although no agreement has yet been reached.
Posted on 15/04/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today announced a partnership with Bauer Media for Rail Live, the UK’s largest outdoor rail exhibition.
Posted on 11/04/2024
A new strategy published today (11 April) by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) sets out a pathway to a lower cost, higher performing net zero railway by 2050.
Posted on 10/04/2024
Two leading Portuguese and UK railway trade bodies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the British Ambassador’s Residence, in Lisbon, Portugal.
Posted on 04/04/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) will be hosting a carriage on the Railway Children’s Midland Pullman train on Thursday 9 May, with special guest Huw Merriman MP, Rail & HS2 Minister.
Posted on 03/04/2024
The Railway Industry Association welcomes the publication this week of Network Rail’s strategic priorities over the next five years, and its emphasis on boosting the performance and reliability of the rail network in the next Control Period, CP7.
Posted on 29/03/2024
With Easter approaching Government promises to issue orders for new rolling stock remain unfulfilled more than four months since the Transport Secretary pledged to issue a road map for procurement.
Posted on 27/03/2024
A new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) today (27 March) provides a fresh blueprint for improving the fares and ticketing across UK rail.
Posted on 26/03/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is pleased to announce that the award-winning Annual Conference & Dinner will take place on 6-7 November 2024, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, London.
Posted on 21/03/2024
The Office for Rail and Road (ORR) has today released further evidence of the strong return to rail post-pandemic, with a 20% year-on-year increase in the number of passenger journeys.
Posted on 19/03/2024
RIA’s award-winning Innovation Conference returns to the ICC Wales on 26-27 March with the theme ‘Inspired by Innovation’.
Posted on 18/03/2024
Today (18 March 2024) marks another milestone in the life of the Government’s Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP).
Posted on 08/03/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is excited to announce that two of its Directors have been nominated and included in this year’s Women in Trade Association Powerlist 2024 (WiTA Powerlist).
Posted on 06/03/2024
Darren Caplan, Railway Industry Association Chief Executive comments on the Spring Budget 2024 announcement
Posted on 26/02/2024
Today, the Department for Transport announced its plans regarding the reallocation of HS2 funding in the North and the Midlands.
Posted on 23/02/2024
Last night, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) won three gongs at the national 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, including the coveted Trade Association of the Year award.
Posted on 20/02/2024
The Railway Industry Association's comment on the announcement of pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Rail Reform Bill
Posted on 19/02/2024
New research by consultancy Steer for the Railway Industry Association has found that rail passenger numbers could double by 2050.
Posted on 08/02/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today revealed the expert judging panel for this year’s Railway Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) awards.
Posted on 07/02/2024
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee published a report today on the value for money of HS2, following last October’s cancellation of the Northern Leg.
Posted on 06/02/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) as its Charity of The Year for 2024.
Posted on 25/01/2024
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is pleased to announce that Telent is joining the Unlocking Innovation programme as a Strategic Partner, alongside Network Rail’s RD&I Portfolio and UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN).
Posted on 25/01/2024
The award-winning RIA Innovation Conference 2024 takes place at the ICC Wales on 26-27 March with the theme ‘Inspired by Innovation’.
Posted on 10/11/2023
The latest Passenger rail usage report by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) published yesterday highlighted that journey levels on Hull Trains services are 28% higher than the same quarter in 2019 before the pandemic.
Posted on 07/11/2023
The Government has today included a Draft Rail Reform Bill in the King’s Speech which sets out some of the key pillars of industry reform including the creation of Great British Railways. A Parliamentary committee will oversee pre-legislative scrutin
Posted on 01/11/2023
New polling by the Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK supply community, shows that over 50% of rail suppliers believe the industry will contract in the next year.
Posted on 27/10/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Midlands & Eastern has today published a new Priorities Paper, reflecting a collaborative approach with national and sub-national transport bodies to tackle key challenges and unlock the full potential of the re
Posted on 20/10/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today written to the Transport Secretary, the Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, asking for urgent clarity on rail enhancement schemes.
Posted on 06/10/2023
Michael Fabricant, Member of Parliament representing Lichfield, recently embarked on an enlightening journey to Wabtec, a renowned global leader in rail solutions, situated in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.
Posted on 29/09/2023
On the eve of the Conservative party conference in Manchester the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out key asks of Government.
Posted on 27/09/2023
Anneliese Dodds, Member of Parliament for Oxford East, recently visited to witness first-hand the transformative work being undertaken by Kier at Oxford Railway Station in the South East of England.
Posted on 26/09/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) can announce that the Chair of HS2 Ltd, Sir Jon Thompson, will address its award-winning RIA Annual Conference & Dinner 2023, which takes place on 1-2 November at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London.
Posted on 20/09/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has reaffirmed its support to find routes for private industry investment in railway infrastructure, a key topic at it’s annual summit held yesterday (19 September).
Posted on 12/09/2023
Following news that the Government is working urgently with train manufacturer Alstom to secure the jobs of its staff and suppliers in its Derby factory, due to stop-start decisions on rolling stock orders, RIA calls on the Government to take action
Posted on 07/09/2023
RIA London & South has welcomed the support given to the Heathrow Southern Railway Link by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, who gave his endorsement for the transformative project on Tuesday (5 September).
Posted on 07/09/2023
RIA Scotland has welcomed two key announcements by the Scottish Government.
Posted on 06/09/2023
RIA welcomes new Shadow Rail Minister Stephen Morgan MP
Posted on 06/09/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Chair and Vice Chair for the Wales and Western Leadership Group; Daniel Smith, Head of Engineering and Design from D2R
Posted on 06/09/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply chain, has today announced that Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, DL is set to be the guest speaker at RIA’s Annual Conference Dinner 2023.
Posted on 05/09/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Chair and Vice Chair for the London & South region. Ryan Anderson, from Ricardo Rail has been appointed as the new
Posted on 05/09/2023
RIA Midlands & Eastern welcomes the news of the publication of the revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy which includes the delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub and several new stations across the West Midlands.
Posted on 31/08/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, has today responded to the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) consultation on this draft determination on Network Rail’s Business Plans for 2024-29 (Control Period 7).
Posted on 21/08/2023
The Railway Industry Association has today announced that it has completed an acquisitions purchase agreement with the owners of well-known media business and profile-raising platform Rail Business Daily (RBD), to acquire a number of RBD assets.
Posted on 18/08/2023
RIA North has today submitted its response to Transport for the North’s (TfN) consultation on the Strategic Transport Plan.
Posted on 16/08/2023
Nicola Richards, Member of Parliament for West Bromwich East, recently embarked on a visit to the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) located in Dudley, as part of RIA's Rail Fellowship Programme.
Posted on 09/08/2023
KeTech, a pioneering company in intelligent real-time information systems and innovative rail signalling, hosted former Rail Minister Paul Maynard MP at their head office in Preston.
Posted on 09/08/2023
RIA has today welcomed two recent tenders for rolling stock; up to 70 new or refurbished multiple units for Chiltern Railways and 450 new multiple units for Northern Trains.
Posted on 03/08/2023
RIA Wales & Western welcomes Tuesday's opening of the new Portway Park and Ride Station in Bristol, the first railway station to open in Bristol for nearly a century and the first of seven new stations in the Bristol.
Posted on 02/08/2023
The Institute of Railway Research (IRR), a leading centre for railway engineering research linked to the University of Huddersfield, recently welcomed MP Jason McCartney to their facility.
Posted on 28/07/2023
RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has welcomed the publication of Scotland's Railway’s Strategic Business Plan.
Posted on 21/07/2023
The Government has to take action now on rolling stock orders for upgrade or replacement of the oldest trains on our network thousands of jobs will be at risk across the railway industry
Posted on 14/07/2023
RIA North gives a qualified welcome to the publication of the Government’s 13 July response to the Transport Select Committee report on the 2021 Integrated Rail Plan for the North & Midlands (IRP).
Posted on 14/07/2023
RIA Midlands and Eastern’s Chair, Sekoura Benissad has signed a letter to Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt to call for the approval of the £466m required for Ely Area Capacity Enhancements (EACE).
Posted on 12/07/2023
RIA North has welcomed the news that the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) is awarding £15 million to the University of Birmingham, supported by Siemens Mobility to invest in a new railway research centre at Goole.
Posted on 07/07/2023
Today, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) can announce that Rail & HS2 Minister, Huw Merriman MP, will address its award-winning RIA Annual Conference & Dinner 2023, taking place on 1-2 November at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London.
Posted on 07/07/2023
Linbrooke Rail, a leading contractor providing advanced signalling, power, and communications solutions across the UK Rail Network, welcomed Miriam Cates MP to its headquarters in Chapeltown, Sheffield, as part of the Rail fellowship Programme.
Posted on 06/07/2023
Rail passengers travelling to and from Derby Station won’t fail to notice a new billboard, congratulating the city for becoming the new home of Great British Railways (GBR) and calling on the Government to progress rail reform.
Posted on 06/07/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Wales & Western has welcomed today's news that a consortium of universities, including Cardiff and Swansea, has been awarded £15 million by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF).
Posted on 03/07/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is set to drive a key part of a new Transport Select Committee (TSC) inquiry into transport data.
Posted on 30/06/2023
A broad range of rail supply companies scooped Railway Industry Supply Excellence (RISE) Awards at tonight’s Railway Industry Association (RIA) Annual Dinner, highlighting excellence within the sector.
Posted on 23/06/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is pleased to announce that Network Rail CEO, Andrew Haines OBE, will address its award-winning RIA Annual Conference & Dinner 2023, taking place 1-2 November at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London.
Posted on 15/06/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) welcomes today’s publication of the ORR’s draft determination for Network Rail’s plans for England & Wales and Scotland as part of the Periodic Review 2023.
Posted on 09/06/2023
A Centre for London report (6th June) has revealed that due to a lack of public transport options, people living in Outer London are using their cars for journeys at twice the rate than those in Inner London - 38% of journeys made vs 19%.
Posted on 09/06/2023
This week on Wednesday 7 June, the Rail North Committee (RNC) announced the election of a new Chair, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.
Posted on 08/06/2023
The Government is making insufficient progress on its key UK rail decarbonisation commitments, a detailed quantitative analysis has revealed.
Posted on 07/06/2023
Today, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Board of Transport for London have confirmed that Andy Lord has been appointed as London’s permanent Transport Commissioner.
Posted on 01/06/2023
London Assembly Members Nick Rogers and Keith Prince recently visited the Alstom Depot in Ilford to gain a valuable insight into the maintenance operations and understand the importance of the site for the rail network in London and beyond.
Posted on 26/05/2023
RIA Midlands & Eastern, a regional arm of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), has today welcomed the publication of East West Rail (EWR) route update announcement, marking the next stage in the EWR project.
Posted on 25/05/2023
Rail & HS2 Minister Huw Merriman MP has been supporting the UK rail supply sector’s exports efforts in Abu Dhabi, UAE, attending and supporting the Middle East Rail expo on 15-16 May.
Posted on 24/05/2023
Ian Levy, MP for Blyth Valley, visited engineering company Transmission Dynamics in Cramlington, Northumbria to see first-hand the innovative work being done by Transmission Dynamics.
Posted on 24/05/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today announced that Lewis Melia has been appointed as the new Vice Chair of RIA Midlands and Eastern.
Posted on 24/05/2023
RIA North, a regional arm of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), has today welcomed the publication of Transport for the North’s (TfN) Strategic Rail Report.
Posted on 19/05/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed Number 10’s re-commitment today to rail reform, and its confirmation that no decision has yet been made on legislation for the fourth session of this Parliament.
Posted on 15/05/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has revealed an impressively wide range of rail suppliers and individuals shortlisted across its 10 categories for the annual Railway Supplier Excellence Awards (RISE).
Posted on 11/05/2023
The DfT published its post-Covid national rail passenger figures on Wednesday 10 May, showing a record post Covid high daily average of 98.3% for the month of April.
Posted on 09/05/2023
Over 60 rail business leaders have written to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, urging him not to delay in bringing forward legislation to enact the Government’s rail reform plans in the coming Parliamentary year.
Posted on 02/05/2023
In a fringe event at the Scottish Conservatives’ Conference in Glasgow on Friday – organised by RIA Scotland – the UK Secretary of State for Scotland spoke of the need to deliver on rail reform and smoother investment, and engage closely with the rai
Posted on 21/04/2023
Friday 21 April has marked another milestone in the history of the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP), the date being exactly three-and-a-half years since it was last published by the Government on 21 October 2019, with annual updates promised
Posted on 18/04/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, has today reported that a record number of entries have been submitted for the Railway Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) Awards.
Posted on 11/04/2023
The membership of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national voice of the UK rail supply community, has just reached 350 member companies. This represents an increase from 190, or 84%, since 2017.
Posted on 06/04/2023
Neal Blackman has been appointed Business Engagement Manager for RIA London & South
Posted on 31/03/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the trade body for the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the announcement today that the UK has concluded talks to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Posted on 31/03/2023
Following the launch of the RailDecarb23 campaign, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today published a new paper which brings together the key benefits of rail electrification, from lower costs to reduced journey times.
Posted on 29/03/2023
RIA has today launched a new report outlining the challenges and opportunities facing the rail industry on data and digital technologies.
Posted on 24/03/2023
Eli Rees-King has been appointed Business Engagement Manager for RIA Wales & Western
Posted on 23/03/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has submitted a series of recommendations to the International Trade Select Committee Inquiry, setting out how the UK Government can grow rail exports and boost UK trade.
Posted on 21/03/2023
Today, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has confirmed that Derby has been chosen as the city to be the future headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR).
Posted on 15/03/2023
The DfT has today published figures showing that national rail passenger numbers have reached over 100% of pre-Covid levels for the first time since March 2020.
Posted on 15/03/2023
RIA has today responded to the Spring Budget, which was delivered by the Chancellor today.
Posted on 09/03/2023
Following the announcement today that the Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 will be delayed by two years to cut costs, Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association, responds.
Posted on 09/03/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has today launched RailDecarb23.
Posted on 03/03/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today welcomed both the Transport Committee’s new report, Fuelling the future: motive power and connectivity, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) Freight Electrification Map.
Posted on 10/02/2023
SYSTRA Regional Programme Director, Sekoura Benissad, has today been announced as the first Chair of RIA Midlands & Eastern.
Posted on 09/02/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Consultants Group, has announced the election of a new Chair, Jessica Ellery of Jacobs, and Vice Chair, Chris Pike of Arcadis.
Posted on 07/02/2023
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, today set out the next steps for rail reform at the George Bradshaw Address.
Posted on 06/02/2023
On the first day of The National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) is celebrating the contribution of apprentices to the rail industry.
Posted on 03/02/2023
RIA Scotland has today welcomed the publication of the the High-Level Output Specification (HLOS) and Statement of Funds Available (SoFA) for Scotland's Railway infrastructure for Control Period 7 (CP7, April 2024 to March 2029).
Initial publication
Posted on 01/02/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail industry, has today submitted a number of recommendations on behalf of the rail supply industry to HM Treasury, on the day its consultation on the Spring Budget closes.
Posted on 27/01/2023
The Scottish railway industry has today expressed disappointment that there has been another delay in the Scottish Government publishing details of the future funding of railway infrastructure in Scotland.
Initial publication of the Control Period
Posted on 26/01/2023
Shadow Minister for International Trade Dame Nia Griffith MP has pledged her support to the Global Centre for Rail Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales, following a visit as part of the RIA Rail Fellowship Programme.
Posted on 24/01/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has launched Unlocking Innovation 2023, with a packed programme including a range of topical events and activities set to take place throughout the year.
Posted on 19/01/2023
RIA Midlands & Eastern has today welcomed a Government announcement confirming that £68 million worth of levelling up funding will be invested in rail-related projects across the region.
Posted on 19/01/2023
RIA Wales & Western has today welcomed a UK Government announcement confirming that over £152 million worth of levelling up funding will be invested in rail-related projects across the region.
Posted on 18/01/2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, today (17 January) held a Parliamentary Reception in the packed House of Commons Terrace Pavilion. The event brought together leaders from across the railway industry
Posted on 01/12/2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today published the High-Level Output Specification (HLOS) and Statement of Funds Available (SoFA) for the railway in England and Wales for April 2024 to March 2029, Control Period 7 (CP7).
Posted on 01/12/2022
Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh tells RIA North Conference: rail can drive the green industrial revolution and boost decarbonised economic growth
Posted on 30/11/2022
DfT figures just published today show that UK rail passenger figures on the national network reached their highest weekday level since before the pandemic.
Posted on 24/11/2022
Scottish rail suppliers today said that five percent of their workforce could be made up of apprentices, providing the right Government support is in place.
Posted on 18/11/2022
RIA North Chair Justin Moss comments on the IRP, one year on from publication.
Posted on 17/11/2022
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement, which included a number of measures related to transport infrastructure, the railway industry and rail supply businesses.
Posted on 11/11/2022
Today, the Rail Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Charter, led jointly by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail, celebrated its 200th signatory, with the Great British Railways Transition Team signing up to the Charter.
Posted on 10/11/2022
On the eve of the Railway Industry Association’s Annual Conference, a survey of RIA members found that three quarters of businesses think a hiatus in rail work over the next year is likely, and that as a result, 57 percent could either prioritise wor
Posted on 09/11/2022
Andy Lord interview at the RIA Annual Conference 2022.
Posted on 07/11/2022
With UK rail organisations facing more uncertainty than ever, never has there been a more important time for businesses to have access to high-quality support in this challenging market.
Posted on 04/11/2022
On Wednesday (2 November), senior MPs and Railway Industry Association (RIA) members joined RIA Scotland at its inaugural Westminster Reception at the Houses of Parliament.
Posted on 03/11/2022
Following the appointment of Huw Merriman MP as the new Minister for Rail & HS2 at the Department for Transport, the Railway Industry Association can announce that the Minister will open the RIA Annual Conference on Thursday 10 November.
Posted on 02/11/2022
A new railway industry report looking at the economic, environmental and social benefits of UK rail has revealed how reducing travel times by train would boost job creation across the country.
Posted on 26/10/2022
Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero Ed Miliband has backed innovation in the rail industry to help the sector decarbonise.
Posted on 21/10/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today published its own Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP), three years after the last announcement was made public by the UK Government.
Posted on 20/10/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national voice of the UK rail supply community, has written an Open Letter to the Chancellor, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP.
Posted on 20/10/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Network Rail yesterday (19 October) welcomed some 150 suppliers to the launch of a new Industry SPEED Partnership.
Posted on 19/10/2022
RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan responds to Transport Bill delay.
Posted on 19/10/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) North has today published a new plan for how the North’s railway should be electrified, to improve journeys and help decarbonise rail freight and passenger lines across the region
Posted on 16/10/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has been awarded the prestigious Best Lobbying Campaign award at the Association Excellence Awards.
Posted on 10/10/2022
Scottish Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth MSP debated rail issues with rail experts and delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.
Posted on 10/10/2022
A year ago, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) announced a plan – informed by feedback from its Board and members – to take RIA on to the next stage of its development, to not only provide intelligence, engagement and lobbying services at a natio
Posted on 03/10/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has called on the Government to provide more certainty on rail restructuring, enhancements, major projects and long-term funding plans.
Posted on 23/09/2022
Over 120 rail supply companies from across the UK have gathered at the world’s largest trade fair, InnoTrans, this week to promote the UK’s impressive global rail offer.
Posted on 23/09/2022
RIA Chief Executive comments on what today's mini-budget means for rail.
Posted on 23/09/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed the new Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie Trevelyan to her post following this week’s reshuffle.
Posted on 22/09/2022
Today it has been announced that Kevin Foster, MP for Torbay, has been appointed as Minister of State for Transport with responsibility for rail.
Posted on 07/09/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed the new Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie Trevelyan to her post following this week’s reshuffle.
Posted on 05/09/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today set out six key priorities for the future of rail, which it is urging new Prime Minister Liz Truss to adopt. Taken together, these priorities would boost economic growth and levelling up, create jobs a
Posted on 31/08/2022
The Government and Transport for London (TfL) have announced a longer-term 20-month funding settlement until March 2024, allowing TfL to commit £3.6bn to capital investment over the period.
Posted on 24/08/2022
New national rail passengers milestone reached in August – now 95% of pre-Covid levels being hit
Posted on 12/08/2022
In July 2022 Northern and Network Rail teamed up in hosting Digital Innovation showcases in Manchester and York, featuring eight suppliers with a focus on on-board analytics, overhead line projects, intelligent railway and passenger experience.
Posted on 11/08/2022
Shadow Rail Minister Tan Dhesi MP has visited Siemens Mobility’s facility in Chippenham — which helped to deliver the new Elizabeth line for his constituents.
Posted on 27/07/2022
Passenger numbers on the national rail network hitting 92-93% of pre-pandemic levels
Posted on 27/07/2022
RIA North responds to Transport Select Committee report, recommending the Government revisit the IRP
Posted on 21/07/2022
The announcement of an increase in the investment to complete the TransPennine route upgrade (TRU) is very welcome providing certainty for the suppliers working on this project and increasing capacity, speed and reliability for future passengers and
Posted on 17/07/2022
1,000 days have passed since the publication of the much-awaited Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline.
Posted on 07/07/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) North, which represents over 150 rail businesses based across the North of England, has announced David Maddison as its new Vice-Chair and several appointments to its Leadership Group.
Posted on 29/06/2022
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps highlights skills and innovation in rail industry, on RIA Fellowship visit to Silver Fox
Posted on 29/06/2022
RIA has welcomed £1billion of investment from the Government in the East Coast Digital Programme, to upgrade signalling on one of the UK's busiest lines.
Posted on 20/06/2022
As part of RIA's Rail Fellowship Programme, Shadow Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens MP was given a tour of the South Wales Metro project.
Posted on 17/06/2022
With one week until TfL's funding deal expires, RIA has written to the Transport Secretary and London Mayor urging them to agree a multii-year deal.
Posted on 10/06/2022
Following the launch of the consultation on legislation for Great British Railways, RIA has urged GBR to the ambitious for the future of rail.
Posted on 08/06/2022
RIA Scotland has welcomed progress on decarbonisation, following approval for construction to begin on electrifying the Fife route.
Posted on 07/06/2022
RIA, HSRG and RFG have issued a joint statement criticising the decision to scrap the Golborne Link, a key part of HS2.
Posted on 06/06/2022
RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan has hailed the milestone of reaching 90% of pre-pandemic passenger numbers.
Posted on 24/05/2022
RIA has hailed the opening of the new Elizabeth line, connecting London from East to West.
Posted on 20/05/2022
RIA Scotland has announced its new Chair and Vice Chair
Posted on 10/05/2022
RIA has welcomed the Queen's Speech, including plans for a new Transport Bill
Posted on 26/04/2022
The new Self-Assessment Tool to help assess rail supply businesses' 'innovation readiness' levels.
Posted on 21/04/2022
RIA Northern Ireland has published its manifesto for rail ahead of the Stormont elections in May
Posted on 08/04/2022
900 days have passed since the publication of the much-awaited Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline.
Posted on 05/04/2022
RIA has issued a comment welcoming Midlands Connect's Strategic Transport Plan for the Midlands, setting out a vision for the transport network and economic growth it supports.
Posted on 30/03/2022
Following the latest rail passenger statistics from the DfT, RIA has welcomed a positive milestone reaching 80% in March 2022.
Posted on 28/03/2022
RIA has reviewed the Government's progress meeting the recommendations of the Transport Committee's Trains fit for the future inquiry.
Posted on 23/03/2022
RIA has responded to the Government's Spring Statement, calling for the Chancellor to provide certainty.
Posted on 21/03/2022
RIA has highlighted what it would like to see from the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Statement.
Posted on 17/03/2022
RIA has welcomed a deal for the construction of a 503km high speed electric railway in Turkey, with funding guaranteed by UK Export Finance.
Posted on 16/03/2022
RIA has responded to the NIC's Infrastructure Progress Review
Posted on 11/03/2022
RIA North has welcomed the announcement that £84 million will be invested in rail in Manchester and the North West.
Posted on 07/03/2022
RIA has published five tests for the new railway body to ensure it is best able to harness the value and expertise of the rail supply industry.
Posted on 25/02/2022
At RIA's Annual Parliamentary Reception, the Class of 2020-21's Rail Fellowship Programme were awarded for their participation.
Posted on 25/02/2022
After TfL agreed a four-month funding extension, RIA welcomed the reprieve for passengers and business but stressed the need for a long-term deal.
Posted on 21/02/2022
In the first Rail Fellowship Programme of 2022, Bob Blackman sees trains that service his constituency in Willesden.
Posted on 18/02/2022
RIA has won two Trade Association Forum Awards, for diversity and leadership
Posted on 18/02/2022
RIA has welcomed the UK progressing to the next stage of CPTPP
Posted on 11/02/2022
RIA responded to the Scottish Government's confirmation that ScotRail will move into public ownership from 1 April 2022.
Posted on 04/02/2022
RIA has labelled the latest short-term extension of TfL's funding a sticking plaster solution and called for a long-term deal to be agreed.
Posted on 03/02/2022
RIA has responded to the Levelling-Up White Paper.
Posted on 01/02/2022
RIA has highlighted the need to continue to invest in London's transport network.
Posted on 31/01/2022
The Unlocking Innovation programme for 2022 has been set out, listing key activities and events to boost innovation in rail.
Posted on 29/01/2022
RIA has submitted its response to the Transport Committee's inquiry on the Integrated Rail Plan
Posted on 25/01/2022
Lord McLoughlin has been appointed Chair of Transport for the North
Posted on 24/01/2022
RIA has thanked outgoing Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP
Posted on 24/01/2022
RIA has welcomed the HS2 Bill, extending the high speed line from Crewe to Manchester, being laid before Parliament.
Posted on 17/01/2022
Richard Carr has been appointed Business Engagement Manager for RIA North
Posted on 14/01/2022
RIA has published a brand new report, highlighting the lessons the indsutry can learn from the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) and why it should be model under Great British Raiways.
Posted on 13/01/2022
RIA has welcomed the start of negotiations with India on a Free Trade Agreement.
Posted on 11/01/2022
RIA has welcomed the news that HS2 trains will be zero carbon from day one of operation.
Posted on 29/12/2021
800 days have passed since the publication of the much-awaited Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline.
Posted on 21/12/2021
RIA has responded to the start of work on the next stage of Midland Mainline electrification.
Posted on 19/12/2021
RIA has welcomed the new Transport Minister Wendy Morton MP
Posted on 17/12/2021
RIA has welcomed the signing of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
Posted on 10/12/2021
RIA has welcomed the launch of the call for evidence for the GBR Whole Industry Strategic Plan
Posted on 08/12/2021
RIA North has welcomed the ambition in Transport for the North's (TfN) Transport Decarbonisation Strategy.
Posted on 02/12/2021
RIA has published a survey of new survey, finding increasing confidence amongst rail professionals that the industry is innovative.
Posted on 30/11/2021
RIA welcomes new Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP
Posted on 26/11/2021
RIA has welcomed the publication of the Government's Union Connectivity Review which set outs proposals to invest in cross-border rail links in the UK.
Posted on 18/11/2021
RIA has welcomed the investment in the network, but said the Plan provides a 'piecemeal' approach to rail investment
Posted on 17/11/2021
Sam Tarry visited the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre in Dudley – a new centre to develop the innovative new technology.
Posted on 17/11/2021
The Government has published a new Exports Strategy which includes the launch of a new Tradeshow Programme to support SMEs in attending overseas trade exhibitions
Posted on 16/11/2021
RIA has published a new report highlighting the capabilities of the supply chain to deliver major projects on the railways.
Posted on 11/11/2021
RIA has highlighted the UK's capability to deliver a green railway as two zero carbon trains have been on display.
Posted on 09/11/2021
On the day the ORR market study was published, RIA's Technical Director David Clarke issues a statement on digital signalling.
Posted on 05/11/2021
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Charter celebrated its first year of bringing organisations together to support the industry.
Posted on 05/11/2021
The winners were announced at the RISE Awards Dinner at the 2021 Annual Conference.
Posted on 04/11/2021
RIA has launched a new initiative to showcase the work of rail suppliers, Rail TV.
Posted on 04/11/2021
New polling has revealed that confidence in the rail industry has returned to pre-2019 levels, in a positive sign of growing optimism about the future.
Posted on 27/10/2021
Read RIA's response to the Autumun Budget and Spending Review 2021 announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Posted on 21/10/2021
Two years after the RNEP was last updated, RIA has urged the Government to give suppliers visibility of the enhancements pipeline.
Posted on 19/10/2021
RIA has published its submission to the Spending Review 2021, which sets out six key actions to support the UK railway industry.
Posted on 19/10/2021
RIA has responded to the Government's Net Zero Strategy
Posted on 14/10/2021
The UK is electrifying at less than half the rate required to meet its Net Zero targets.
Posted on 11/10/2021
XRail's Munir Patel has been appointed Chair of RIA's Export Leadership Group
Posted on 30/09/2021
RIA has launched a new iniatitive to improve its offer to members across the Nations & Regions of the UK.
Posted on 21/09/2021
Lucy Prior has been appointed Chair of RIA's Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) Group.
Posted on 16/09/2021
A new economic report published by independent researchers Oxford Economics shows a UK railway industry powering ahead before the pandemic struck last year.
Posted on 13/09/2021
RIA has welcomed the progress on HS2 after one year of constructions and the announcement it is now supporting 20,000 jobs.
Posted on 13/09/2021
Over 60 businesses have called on the Prime Minister to deliver HS2's Eastern Leg
Posted on 10/09/2021
Following Railtex / Infrarail 2021, RIA Chief Executive has celebrated the vibrancy of the UK rail sector.
Posted on 06/09/2021
RIA hosted a Fellowship Programme visit to Garic with Bury MP and CEN Public Transport Champion Christian Wakeford.
Posted on 03/09/2021
RIA has officially opened its new office space in Westminster, with members and guests joining an evening reception.
Posted on 01/09/2021
RIA has welcomed TfL joining an exports reference scheme, making it easier for suppliers to secure references from major client bodies.
Posted on 17/08/2021
RIA has welcomed the publication of the Government's Hydrogen Strategy and urged the sign off for a hydrogen train fleet order.
Posted on 16/08/2021
As part of the Rail Fellowship Programme, Lee Anderson MP has called for rail decarbonisation to support businesses like Van Elle in his constituency.
Posted on 13/08/2021
Transport Committee Member Simon Jupp MP visited dormakaba as part of the RIA Rail Fellowship Programme
Posted on 12/08/2021
During 2021, RIA has held a series of successful virtual events on Rail SPEED with attendees from across the industry and government.
Posted on 04/08/2021
RIA has responded to the publication of the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP).
Posted on 27/07/2021
The House of Lords Science and Technology has backed RIA's RailDecarb21 asks to deliver a low carbon railway.
Posted on 23/07/2021
RIA has called on the Government to help provide certainty to the railway industry after key plans were not published before summer recess.
Posted on 21/07/2021
RIA has called on the Government to reinstate export support for SMEs, after the Tradeshow Access Programme was shut down.
Posted on 20/07/2021
RIA's Meet the Bidder sessions support over 100 meetings on two key HS2 contracts.
Posted on 14/07/2021
RIA's response to the Government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan
Posted on 12/07/2021
The Government is being urged to publish three strategies before Parliament rises for summer recess.
Posted on 07/07/2021
RIA's response to the Public Accounts Committee's Report into the English rail system.
Posted on 02/07/2021
The Government has set out the next round of First of a Kind funding for rail projects.
Posted on 25/06/2021
RIA has announced that Rail Aid will be its Charity for the Year
Posted on 23/06/2021
RIA has published a briefing on hydrogen trains, urging the Government to support the industry and commit to a fleet order.
Posted on 17/06/2021
RIA welcomes the establishment of a new Infrastructure Bank, and highlights the role of connecting the Bank through HS2
Posted on 15/06/2021
RIA and several members have welcomed the opportunities to boost trade with Australia following the 'Agreement in Principle' announced today (15 June).
Posted on 11/06/2021
The Railway Industry Association calls for specific action on rail decarbonisation from Government to meet climate ambitions.
Posted on 11/06/2021
Stockport MP Nav Mishra met safety systems engineering company Sella Controls as part of the RIA Rail Fellowship Programme
Posted on 08/06/2021
RIA reveals first ever hybrid Unlocking Innovation on Data-driven Maintenance.
Posted on 07/06/2021
Bolsover MP Mark Fletcher visited SRS Rail Systems as part of the Rail Fellowship Programme
Posted on 01/06/2021
RIA has responded to the announcement of a conditions-based funding deal for Transport for London until December 2021.
Posted on 01/06/2021
Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan visits Unipart Rail's site in his constituency
Posted on 26/05/2021
RIA welcomes the announcement of £401 million investment in the rail network across the North, Midlands and South West.
Posted on 24/05/2021
RIA has launched a 'Meet the Bidder' series for SMEs wanting to work on the Operational Telecommunications and Security and Tunnel and Lineside M&E Systems packages.
Posted on 18/05/2021
A question in the House of Lords by Lord Faulkner has seen the Government respond positively to the prospect of further electrification work
Posted on 11/05/2021
RIA calls for HS2 to be delivered in full following the Queen's Speech
Posted on 10/05/2021
RIA sets out its priorities for the rail supply industry ahead of the Queen's Speech
Posted on 07/05/2021
Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson Sarah Olney visited Willesden Depot to see how it supports London's railways.
Posted on 04/05/2021
An industry survey conducted by RIA and HSRG has shown overwhelming support for completing HS2 in full.
Posted on 30/04/2021
RIA announces its next Unlocking Innovation event series, due to take place from 10-14 May.
Posted on 26/04/2021
RIA's response to the Prime Minister's remarks on BBC Radio Derby on electrifying Midland Mainline.
Posted on 22/04/2021
RIA and 17 rail organisations have today released a report showing that without electrification work the Government will miss its Net Zero targets.
Posted on 14/04/2021
RIA has published manifestos for rail policy makers in London and the South East, Scotland, Wales, the North of England and Midlands
Posted on 25/03/2021
RIA announces Transport Minister Rachel Maclean MP as opening speaker for RIC 2021.
Posted on 17/03/2021
RIA announces Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke as a keynote speaker for RIC 2021.
Posted on 12/03/2021
RIA announces the launch of the 2021 RIA Innovation Conference.
Posted on 03/03/2021
RIA responds to the 2021 Budget.
Posted on 02/03/2021
Ahead of the Budget, RIA sets out its key asks of the Chancellor.
Posted on 26/02/2021
RIA sets out the rail industry's key asks from Project SPEED
Posted on 09/02/2021
The Government has set out the next round of First of a Kind funding for rail projects.