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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 27/07/2022 RIA North responds to Transport Select Committee report, recommending the Government revisit the IRP
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.
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Posted on 17/01/2022 Richard Carr has been appointed Business Engagement Manager for RIA North
Posted on 21/12/2021 RIA has responded to the start of work on the next stage of Midland Mainline electrification.
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 30/09/2021 RIA has launched a new iniatitive to improve its offer to members across the Nations & Regions of the UK.
Posted on 07/06/2021 Bolsover MP Mark Fletcher visited SRS Rail Systems as part of the Rail Fellowship Programme
Posted on 26/04/2021 RIA's response to the Prime Minister's remarks on BBC Radio Derby on electrifying Midland Mainline.
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