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RIA sets out five ‘tests’ for Great British Railways
The five 'tests' set out by RIA will help to…
The five 'tests' set out by RIA will help to ensure that the establishment of the new Great British Railways structure is a success.
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Bill for next phase of Britain’s HS2 handed to Parliament
Passengers across the North West of England are one step…
Passengers across the North West of England are one step closer to faster, greener and more reliable train services as the Bill for the next phase of HS2 is handed to Parliament.
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Britain’s rail industry responds to government’s Integrated Rail Plan
The government has shared its proposals to transform the rail…
The government has shared its proposals to transform the rail network in the North and Midlands, but leaders in the rail the industry are voicing their concerns about the abandonment of the HS2 Eastern Leg and the scaling back of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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UK rail industry responds to Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review
UK rail industry experts have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn…
UK rail industry experts have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review which includes £46 billion investment for railways.
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RIA urges UK government to update Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline
As the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline passes its two year…
As the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline passes its two year milestone, the Railway Industry Association urges the UK government for an updated plan.
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RIA sets out six actions for government to unleash potential of railways
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has urged the UK government…
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has urged the UK government not to scale back investment in the railways and to deliver major projects, including HS2 in full.
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New report highlights the economic value of the UK’s railway industry
A new report, commissioned by the Railway Industry Association (RIA),…
A new report, commissioned by the Railway Industry Association (RIA), highlights the economic value of the UK railway industry and how rail could be sector leader for the UK’s economic recovery.
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HS2 hits 20,000 jobs landmark, one year after construction began
HS2 Ltd has announced that over 20,000 people are now…
HS2 Ltd has announced that over 20,000 people are now working on Britain's high-speed rail project, one year on from the formal start of construction on Phase One from London to the West Midlands.
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UK government establishes new public body to end fragmentation of UK railways
The UK government has announced the formation of a new…
The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.
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UK SME survey highlights the importance of HS2 Eastern Leg receiving government approval
Results of the survey found that, of the SMEs already…
Results of the survey found that, of the SMEs already working on HS2, 80.5 per cent anticipated a drop in revenue should the West Midlands to Leeds route not go ahead.
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UK rail industry and campaign groups call for electrification to be a government priority
In order to meet the government’s legally binding net zero…
In order to meet the government’s legally binding net zero commitments, 15 UK rail industry stakeholders have called for an immediate programme of electrification.
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RIA publishes five regional rail manifestos ahead of UK regional elections
Ahead of the devolved national and regional elections in the…
Ahead of the devolved national and regional elections in the UK, the Railway Industry Association has published five manifestos that highlight the ‘key asks’ of the industry.
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New rail decarbonisation campaign launched by UK’s Railway Industry Association
RIA's campaign will call on the UK government to increase…
RIA's campaign will call on the UK government to increase its efforts to decarbonise the UK rail network, including through electrification and hydrogen power, ahead of COP26 in November 2021.
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UK government to restore Dartmoor rail line with £40.5 million investment
With the investment coming from the UK government's Restoring Your…
With the investment coming from the UK government's Restoring Your Railway Fund, the line between Exeter and Okehampton will be re-opened to passengers all year round, instead of just during the summer.
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UK government outlines new measures to improve transport connectivity
As part of its efforts to build back better from…
As part of its efforts to build back better from the pandemic and improve connectivity, the UK government has set out a range of improvements for the UK's transportation network.