Rail industry thanks outgoing Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP

RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has thanked Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP, who has stepped down today, for his work in rail.

David Clarke, RIA Technical Director and RIA Scotland Lead, said: “The Railway Industry Association and our members would like to thank Minister Graeme Dey for his work as Transport Minister over the past year, particularly in recognising the importance of the rail supply sector in improving Scotland’s railway, and the launch of the recent Second Strategic Transport Projects Review.

“We look forward to continue to work with him as a MSP and wish him well for the future, and we look forward to engaging with the new Minister in due course.”

1. The announcement can be found here.

2. About RIA Scotland: RIA Scotland is the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, representing RIA members across the nation. Rail in Scotland supports £3.1bn in economic growth (GVA), 56,000 jobs and £1bn in tax revenue and is an essential industry in delivering the Scottish Government's economic growth and decarbonisation agendas. www.riagb.org.uk/scotland