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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Northern Ireland has published its manifesto for rail ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections in May. The Manifesto sets out four key recommendations for the nation, where rail supports £900m in economic growth and 17,500 jobs. The recommendations include:
Neil Walker, RIA Northern Ireland Lead, said: "The upcoming Northern Ireland elections provide an opportunity to support the nation's economic recovery through rail investment, as passengers begin returning to the network post-Coronavirus. "RIA Northern Ireland's recommendations, developed with RIA Members in the nation, focus on providing long term visibility for businesses, decarbonisation, innovation and signalling and supporting the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. By working with the rail supply chain in these areas, the Northern Ireland Government can help support a thriving railway system, thereby supporting greater investment, jobs and economic growth."