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Posted on 27/07/2022 RIA North responds to Transport Select Committee report, recommending the Government revisit the IRP
Posted on 27/07/2022 Passenger numbers on the national rail network hitting 92-93% of pre-pandemic levels
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 17/07/2022 1,000 days have passed since the publication of the much-awaited Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline.
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 29/06/2022 RIA has welcomed £1billion of investment from the Government in the East Coast Digital Programme, to upgrade signalling on one of the UK's busiest lines.
Posted on 29/06/2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps highlights skills and innovation in rail industry, on RIA Fellowship visit to Silver Fox
Posted on 20/06/2022 As part of RIA's Rail Fellowship Programme, Shadow Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens MP was given a tour of the South Wales Metro project.
Posted on 17/06/2022 With one week until TfL's funding deal expires, RIA has written to the Transport Secretary and London Mayor urging them to agree a multii-year deal.
Posted on 10/06/2022 Following the launch of the consultation on legislation for Great British Railways, RIA has urged GBR to the ambitious for the future of rail.
Posted on 08/06/2022 RIA Scotland has welcomed progress on decarbonisation, following approval for construction to begin on electrifying the Fife route.
Posted on 07/06/2022 RIA, HSRG and RFG have issued a joint statement criticising the decision to scrap the Golborne Link, a key part of HS2.
Posted on 06/06/2022 RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan has hailed the milestone of reaching 90% of pre-pandemic passenger numbers.
Posted on 24/05/2022 RIA has hailed the opening of the new Elizabeth line, connecting London from East to West.
Posted on 20/05/2022 RIA Scotland has announced its new Chair and Vice Chair
Posted on 10/05/2022 RIA has welcomed the Queen's Speech, including plans for a new Transport Bill
Posted on 26/04/2022 The new Self-Assessment Tool to help assess rail supply businesses' 'innovation readiness' levels.
Posted on 21/04/2022 RIA Northern Ireland has published its manifesto for rail ahead of the Stormont elections in May
Posted on 08/04/2022 900 days have passed since the publication of the much-awaited Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline.
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.
Posted on 30/03/2022 Following the latest rail passenger statistics from the DfT, RIA has welcomed a positive milestone reaching 80% in March 2022.
Posted on 28/03/2022 RIA has reviewed the Government's progress meeting the recommendations of the Transport Committee's Trains fit for the future inquiry.
Posted on 23/03/2022 RIA has responded to the Government's Spring Statement, calling for the Chancellor to provide certainty.
Posted on 21/03/2022 RIA has highlighted what it would like to see from the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Statement.
Posted on 17/03/2022 RIA has welcomed a deal for the construction of a 503km high speed electric railway in Turkey, with funding guaranteed by UK Export Finance.
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 07/03/2022 RIA has published five tests for the new railway body to ensure it is best able to harness the value and expertise of the rail supply industry.
Posted on 25/02/2022 At RIA's Annual Parliamentary Reception, the Class of 2020-21's Rail Fellowship Programme were awarded for their participation.
Posted on 25/02/2022 After TfL agreed a four-month funding extension, RIA welcomed the reprieve for passengers and business but stressed the need for a long-term deal.
Posted on 21/02/2022 In the first Rail Fellowship Programme of 2022, Bob Blackman sees trains that service his constituency in Willesden.
Posted on 18/02/2022 RIA has welcomed the UK progressing to the next stage of CPTPP
Posted on 18/02/2022 RIA has won two Trade Association Forum Awards, for diversity and leadership