Press Office

Autumn Budget and Spending Review - missed opportunity to unleash potential of rail

Posted on 27/10/2021
Read RIA's response to the Autumun Budget and Spending Review 2021 announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

RIA asks Government to publish Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline urgently, on two year milestone

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.

Spending Review: Unleash potential of the railways to help build back better

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.

Rail industry responds to Net Zero Strategy

Posted on 19/10/2021
RIA has responded to the Government's Net Zero Strategy

RIA: The UK is electrifying its railway at less than half the rate needed to decarbonise by 2050

Posted on 14/10/2021
The UK is electrifying at less than half the rate required to meet its Net Zero targets.

Munir Patel appointed Chair of RIA Exports Leadership Group

Posted on 11/10/2021
XRail's Munir Patel has been appointed Chair of RIA's Export Leadership Group

RIA launches a UK Nations & Regions offer

Posted on 30/09/2021
RIA has launched a new iniatitive to improve its offer to members across the Nations & Regions of the UK.

Lucy Prior appointed Chair of RIA’s SME Group

Posted on 21/09/2021
Lucy Prior has been appointed Chair of RIA's Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) Group.

Railway industry publishes new report on the economic value of rail

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.

RIA welcomes anniversary of construction beginning on HS2, with 20,000 jobs being created

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.

Over 60 industry leaders call on Prime Minister to deliver on levelling-up promise and commit to HS2

Posted on 13/09/2021
Over 60 businesses have called on the Prime Minister to deliver HS2's Eastern Leg

Railtex / Infrarail: a vibrant UK rail sector back out in force

Posted on 10/09/2021
Following Railtex / Infrarail 2021, RIA Chief Executive has celebrated the vibrancy of the UK rail sector.

Garic demonstrate drive to decarbonise, with visit from local MP

Posted on 06/09/2021
RIA hosted a Fellowship Programme visit to Garic with Bury MP and CEN Public Transport Champion Christian Wakeford.

Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris and senior leaders open new RIA office

Posted on 03/09/2021
RIA has officially opened its new office space in Westminster, with members and guests joining an evening reception.

RIA welcomes Transport for London joining RSG's export reference scheme

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.

Rail Industry welcomes publication of Hydrogen Strategy; urges hydrogen train fleet order

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.

Lee Anderson MP: Rail Decarbonisation can support businesses like Van Elle

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.

dormakaba hosts Simon Jupp MP as they showcase their leading innovative role in the rail industry

Posted on 13/08/2021
Transport Committee Member Simon Jupp MP visited dormakaba as part of the RIA Rail Fellowship Programme

Over 3,500 attendees join RIA events on Rail SPEED

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.

House of Lords Committee calls for accelerated rail electrification and battery trains

Posted on 27/07/2021
The House of Lords Science and Technology has backed RIA's RailDecarb21 asks to deliver a low carbon railway.

RIA: railway industry now faces a ‘summer of uncertainty’

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.

Rail industry urges export support for SMEs to continue

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.

RIA’s HS2 Meet the Bidder supports over 100 supplier meetings

Posted on 20/07/2021
RIA's Meet the Bidder sessions support over 100 meetings on two key HS2 contracts.

Rail industry welcomes Transport Decarbonisation Plan

Posted on 14/07/2021
RIA's response to the Government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan

RIA: Government has 10 Days to avoid a ‘Summer of Uncertainty’ for the railway industry

Posted on 12/07/2021
The Government is being urged to publish three strategies before Parliament rises for summer recess.

Railway industry welcomes Public Accounts Committee support for rail decarbonisation

Posted on 07/07/2021
RIA's response to the Public Accounts Committee's Report into the English rail system.

RIA welcomes new First of a Kind funding announcement

Posted on 02/07/2021
The Government has set out the next round of First of a Kind funding for rail projects.

Railway Industry Association supports Railway Children’s ‘Rail Aid’

Posted on 25/06/2021
RIA has announced that Rail Aid will be its Charity for the Year

Rail industry calls for hydrogen train fleet commitment in upcoming strategy

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.

Rail Industry welcomes new Infrastructure Bank

Posted on 17/06/2021
RIA welcomes the establishment of a new Infrastructure Bank, and highlights the role of connecting the Bank through HS2

Rail Industry welcomes agreement on Australia-UK Free Trade Deal

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).

G7: UK can show international leadership by taking decisions on railway decarbonisation this year

Posted on 11/06/2021
The Railway Industry Association calls for specific action on rail decarbonisation from Government to meet climate ambitions.

Sella Controls hosts Navendu Mishra MP as they showcase their support for UK’s global trade

Posted on 11/06/2021
Stockport MP Nav Mishra met safety systems engineering company Sella Controls as part of the RIA Rail Fellowship Programme

Unlocking Innovation series on Data-driven Maintenance announced

Posted on 08/06/2021
RIA reveals first ever hybrid Unlocking Innovation on Data-driven Maintenance.

Bolsover’s SRS Rail System hosts Mark Fletcher MP as vital local rail industry reopens for visitors

Posted on 07/06/2021
Bolsover MP Mark Fletcher visited SRS Rail Systems as part of the Rail Fellowship Programme

Railway industry responds to Transport for London funding deal

Posted on 01/06/2021
RIA has responded to the announcement of a conditions-based funding deal for Transport for London until December 2021.

Unipart Rail welcomes local Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan on site

Posted on 01/06/2021
Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan visits Unipart Rail's site in his constituency

Rail industry responds to Government announcement on Trans Pennine route investment

Posted on 26/05/2021
RIA welcomes the announcement of £401 million investment in the rail network across the North, Midlands and South West.

RIA launches HS2 ‘Meet the Bidder’ Sessions over June 2021

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.

Railway industry responds to Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail

Posted on 19/05/2021

RIA welcomes Government positive words for rolling programme of electrification

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

Rail Industry responds to Queen’s Speech; calls for HS2 to be delivered in full

Posted on 11/05/2021
RIA calls for HS2 to be delivered in full following the Queen's Speech

Rail industry sets out key priorities for Queen’s Speech

Posted on 10/05/2021
RIA sets out its priorities for the rail supply industry ahead of the Queen's Speech

RIA’s Rail Fellowship Programme returns with first physical visit since Coronavirus

Posted on 07/05/2021
Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson Sarah Olney visited Willesden Depot to see how it supports London's railways.

SME suppliers urge Government to commit fully to HS2 Eastern Leg

Posted on 04/05/2021
An industry survey conducted by RIA and HSRG has shown overwhelming support for completing HS2 in full.

Unlocking Innovation series on Whole System innovation launched

Posted on 30/04/2021
RIA announces its next Unlocking Innovation event series, due to take place from 10-14 May.

The Railway Industry Association and ITN Productions launch new programme highlighting innovation

Posted on 28/04/2021

RIA welcomes Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s positive remarks on Midland Mainline Electrification

Posted on 26/04/2021
RIA's response to the Prime Minister's remarks on BBC Radio Derby on electrifying Midland Mainline.

Railway industry urges Government to begin programme of rail electrification now

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.

Rail industry sets out recommendations for upcoming Devolved National and Regional Elections

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

Transport Minister Rachel Maclean to open RIA Innovation Conference

Posted on 25/03/2021
RIA announces Transport Minister Rachel Maclean MP as opening speaker for RIC 2021.

RIA launches RailDecarb21 - calling on Government to decarbonise rail ahead of COP26