Posted on 18/08/2023
RIA North has today submitted its response to Transport for the North’s (TfN) consultation on the Strategic Transport Plan.
Posted on 09/08/2023
KeTech, a pioneering company in intelligent real-time information systems and innovative rail signalling, hosted former Rail Minister Paul Maynard MP at their head office in Preston.
Posted on 02/08/2023
The Institute of Railway Research (IRR), a leading centre for railway engineering research linked to the University of Huddersfield, recently welcomed MP Jason McCartney to their facility.
Posted on 14/07/2023
RIA North gives a qualified welcome to the publication of the Government’s 13 July response to the Transport Select Committee report on the 2021 Integrated Rail Plan for the North & Midlands (IRP).
Posted on 12/07/2023
RIA North has welcomed the news that the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) is awarding £15 million to the University of Birmingham, supported by Siemens Mobility to invest in a new railway research centre at Goole.
Posted on 07/07/2023
Linbrooke Rail, a leading contractor providing advanced signalling, power, and communications solutions across the UK Rail Network, welcomed Miriam Cates MP to its headquarters in Chapeltown, Sheffield, as part of the Rail fellowship Programme.
Posted on 09/06/2023
This week on Wednesday 7 June, the Rail North Committee (RNC) announced the election of a new Chair, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.
Posted on 24/05/2023
RIA North, a regional arm of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), has today welcomed the publication of Transport for the North’s (TfN) Strategic Rail Report.
Posted on 24/05/2023
Ian Levy, MP for Blyth Valley, visited engineering company Transmission Dynamics in Cramlington, Northumbria to see first-hand the innovative work being done by Transmission Dynamics.
Posted on 01/12/2022
Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh tells RIA North Conference: rail can drive the green industrial revolution and boost decarbonised economic growth
Posted on 18/11/2022
RIA North Chair Justin Moss comments on the IRP, one year on from publication.
Posted on 04/11/2022
On Wednesday (2 November), senior MPs and Railway Industry Association (RIA) members joined RIA Scotland at its inaugural Westminster Reception at the Houses of Parliament.
Posted on 02/11/2022
A new railway industry report looking at the economic, environmental and social benefits of UK rail has revealed how reducing travel times by train would boost job creation across the country.
Posted on 26/10/2022
Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero Ed Miliband has backed innovation in the rail industry to help the sector decarbonise.
Posted on 19/10/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) North has today published a new plan for how the North’s railway should be electrified, to improve journeys and help decarbonise rail freight and passenger lines 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 12/08/2022
In July 2022 Northern and Network Rail teamed up in hosting Digital Innovation showcases in Manchester and York, featuring eight suppliers with a focus on on-board analytics, overhead line projects, intelligent railway and passenger experience.
Posted on 27/07/2022
RIA North responds to Transport Select Committee report, recommending the Government revisit the IRP
Posted on 21/07/2022
The announcement of an increase in the investment to complete the TransPennine route upgrade (TRU) is very welcome providing certainty for the suppliers working on this project and increasing capacity, speed and reliability for future passengers and
Posted on 07/07/2022
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) North, which represents over 150 rail businesses based across the North of England, has announced David Maddison as its new Vice-Chair and several appointments to its Leadership Group.
Posted on 16/03/2022
RIA has responded to the NIC's Infrastructure Progress Review
Posted on 11/03/2022
RIA North has welcomed the announcement that £84 million will be invested in rail in Manchester and the North West.
Posted on 29/01/2022
RIA has submitted its response to the Transport Committee's inquiry on the Integrated Rail Plan
Posted on 25/01/2022
Lord McLoughlin has been appointed Chair of Transport for the North
Posted on 24/01/2022
RIA has welcomed the HS2 Bill, extending the high speed line from Crewe to Manchester, being laid before Parliament.
Posted on 17/01/2022
Richard Carr has been appointed Business Engagement Manager for RIA North
Posted on 13/01/2022
RIA North Executive Member Ken Kyle blogs on the impact of the Integrated Rail Plan for the North of England
Posted on 08/12/2021
RIA North has welcomed the ambition in Transport for the North's (TfN) Transport Decarbonisation Strategy.
Posted on 30/11/2021
RIA welcomes new Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP
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 21/09/2021
Lucy Prior has been appointed Chair of RIA's Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) Group.
Posted on 11/06/2021
Stockport MP Nav Mishra met safety systems engineering company Sella Controls as part of the RIA Rail Fellowship Programme
Posted on 01/06/2021
Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan visits Unipart Rail's site in his constituency
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