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“The Journey to Equality” Behind RIA’s latest report
Editor, Elizabeth Jordan, speaks exclusively to the author of the Railway Industry Association's (RIA) latest report which was released this morning.
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ORR publishes 10 recommendations to improve health and safety interventions across UK rail network
18 March 2025 | By
ORR’s recommendations aim to enhance safety decision-making, boost consistency, and improve collaboration across the rail industry.
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Big infrastructure investment plans take shape in America
Amtrak and dozens of major industry partners representing construction, manufacturing, rail supply, engineering, and other sectors convened for an industry roundtable to discuss trends and highlight the hundreds of major rebuilding projects that Amtrak and its partners are delivering across America, today and into the future. These partners, who are…
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European rail CEOs set Strategic Vision & Key Priorities for 2025
Europe’s leading rail CEOs gathered today for the Management Committee and 75th General Assembly of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) to discuss the ambitious work programme for 2025 and beyond.
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RIA responds to rail reform consultation
The Government has launched a consultation on plans for the rail reform bill which will establish Great British Railways (GBR), bringing track and train together.
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Cross Party Support Reaffirmed for Women in Transport
The APPG for Women in Transport held its inaugural meeting of this Parliament on 12th February 2025, securing the continued support of Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in addressing the under-representation of women in the transport industry and being the voice of women using the transport network.
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New apprenticeship rules set to help drive logistics growth
The changes to apprenticeships announced on 11th February by the government will encourage more people to take up vocational training across the logistics sector, according to Logistics UK’s Head of Skills Policy Bethany Windsor.
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Rail Baltica announces procurement plan for 2025
To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about procurement priorities for 2025, the Rail Baltica global project is providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming procurement activities.
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Why expanding International Rail is the smarter, faster choice for sustainable growth
Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement last week, Political Liaison Officer for Bring Back Euro Trains, Diccon Spain, responded to the Heathrow expansion plans and pointed out the pre-existing rail options going to waste.
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Industry reacts to the Chancellor’s investment announcement
In her latest announcement, Rachel Reeves has promised to "kickstart economic growth" for the country and go "further and faster" than previous governments, including a revision on infrastructure rules and the treatment of large infrastructure projects outside of London and the South East, which leaders within the rail industry have…
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Is Finland losing the train to Europe?
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, examines the complexities of differing track gauges, an issue that is arguably limiting Finland’s competitiveness in the rail freight sector.
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Why new strategy must boost growth through trade with Europe
Logistics UK has urged the government to prioritise workable solutions for frictionless trade that business needs to drive growth throughout the economy. Responding to the Department of Business and Trade’s (DBT) call for stakeholder input into the forthcoming Trade Strategy, the group has stressed that immediate changes should be made…
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UAE’s First Carbon Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Railway Network, has introduced the region’s first-ever "CO2 Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates," an innovative initiative that highlights the environmental benefits of rail transport for its customers.
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RIA assesses Govt progress on rail after 6 months
At the start of a New Year, and on the six-month milestone of the Government taking office last July, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today written an Open Letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP.
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Transport Committee investigates rail investment pipelines
18 December 2024 | By
A new Transport Committee enquiry will be focussing on how the Government can ensure the stability of the pipeline for rail improvement projects across the UK looking into the new year. The enquiry believes that establishing clear investment pipelines may help end the turbulent years of boom and bust in…