Partnerships

Partnering with RIA

RIA partners with a number of organisations within the industry. The partnerships are a way for RIA to assist companies in highlighting the work that they do and promote their events to the industry. Please see below for further information on RIA's current partners.

RIN (Rail Infrastructure Networking)

RIN Events (Rail Infrastructure Networking) 3 events pa London Derby & York. Meet 500+ rail infrastructure co's, Network Rail Procurment Teams and over 20 Tier 1 Principle Contractor Heads of Procurement in one morning. Footfall 800 to 1,000 rail professionals and 150 railway infrastructure exhibitors at each. Ran as a not-for-profit event by Jobson James Rail - the Railway Supply Chain Insurance Broker. Exhibitors can apply for private 15 min Meet the Buyer Procurement Interviews with Major Buyers from Tier1 Network Rail PCLs and Network Rail themselves which are held at the shows. Regular buyers who support us and come to meet the supply chain include Alstom, Amco Giffen, KAD (DLR), Murphys, Siemens, Story, Unipart, and many more. Our exhibitors come from far and wide and offer up the latest innovative products and services to the industry. You can exhibit at all 3 events for around a £1,200 so far cheaper than the events ran by the rail media companies. Exhibitors get free drinks, hot breakfast rolls, 2m table, table cloth, power point and contact details for all registered visitors who have not opted out (GDPR compliant). Get on board, get going, get growing at RIN Events.

RIN Events:

12 September 2024, Derby

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Railway News

a2b Global Media Ltd is an online publishing company specialising in the transport sector. Through their brands – Railway-News, Airport Industry-News, Bus-News and Future Transport-News – they provide readers with the latest developments in those transport sectors via their websites and quarterly magazines. Readers will also get detailed information about industry events and above suppliers providing products & services to the transport sector. The aim of their brand is to be a one-stop-shop resource for readers and give suppliers the all-important reach they need to feature their activities. Railway-News is their flagship brand, which they launched in 2012. The importance of intermodal connections and end-to-end mobility has become increasingly obvious over the past decade. Therefore a2b Global Media Ltd is excited to have added Airport Industry-News and Bus-News to their brand portfolio in 2020, followed by Future Transport-News in 2021. Transport is the backbone of society. They are here to cover it.

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Railway Museum

Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. We have a clear mission – to inspire the engineers of tomorrow. To succeed we need to do more; we need partnerships with organisations who are passionate about rail and engineering, and who recognise the importance of helping to inspire a new generation of engineers and operators. Vision 2025 is our ambitious masterplan project to completely transform the National Railway Museum in York and our sister site, Locomotion, in County Durham, attracting over 50% more visitors a year. Working with you in partnership is essential to our future. Together we can positively impact UK industry through the promotion of science, technology, engineering and maths to build the workforce of the future. And below is the invitation to our festive drinks – Darren Caplan and David Clarke were sent the invitation directly however do let us know if anyone else would like to attend as they’re very welcome.

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The Railway Benefit Fund

The Railway Benefit Fund, also known as RBF, is a non-membership charity that provides support to improve the financial wellbeing of current, former and retired railway staff and their dependents across the UK. They've been here for railway people since 1858 and today, thanks to the generosity of their supporters, they are able to offer help to those who need them. They rely solely on fundraising and donations so they can continue to support the Railway Family. Their assistance is available to anyone working, or who has worked, in the railway, including passenger, freight, infrastructure, supply chain and ancillary services.

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International Composites Summit 2024

The International Composites Summit (ICS), THE single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is back for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in composite materials internationally, bringing people together to do business. The International Composites Summit is renowned as the only solely focussed UK event for professionals involved in the composites industry.

4 – 5 September 2024, Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, UK

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Advanced Engineering 2024

Advanced Engineering 2024, taking place on October 30-31 at Birmingham's NEC, is more than just an exhibition for engineering and manufacturing; it's a crucial converging point for addressing current industry challenges. Forge new partnerships in a shifting supply chain landscape by joining and networking with a community of 9,000+ industry professionals. Get insights into navigating technological changes and integrating innovations into your operations from 400+ cutting-edge suppliers showcasing their latest solutions. Leverage first-hand knowledge on tackling environmental and sustainability challenges from 150+ speakers and industry leaders who are set to deliver talks for businesses striving to stay compliant and competitive in an eco-conscious market. Advanced Engineering is an essential destination for industry professionals actively looking for solutions, collaborations, and strategies to navigate the complex landscape of today's engineering and manufacturing sectors.

30 - 31 October 2024
NEC Birmingham

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Mainspring

Mainspring enables businesses to maximise their commercial potential in the Light Rail, Metro and Passenger Rail transport sectors. Our range of networking events, consultancy options and products provide the very best opportunities to generate revenue, reach your targets and promote brand awareness across this dynamic and innovative industry.

Whether attending the UK Light Rail Conference (the premier debating and exhibition platform for the urban rail sector), gaining worldwide recognition through The Global Light Rail Awards or networking with all the key decision-makers within the UK rail industry at its favourite networking evening, Mainspring’s range of products, events and insights provide you with all tools you need to unlock your potential within Light Rail.

Why not explore our offering for yourself by contact us directly at [email protected] to see what our services can offer you this year and into the future

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Railway Gazette Group

The Railway Gazette Group is the leading provider of news, analysis, and intelligence for the international railway industry. Our independent and authoritative content is read in more than 140 countries, by operators, regulators, and the supply industry. All of our content can be accessed through www.railwaygazette.com, using a variety of tailored subscription packages. Our extensive real-time news coverage is provided at www.railwaygazette.com, where information can easily be filtered by geographical or technical categorisation. Our weekly e-mail newsletters provide a handy summary of the principal developments in different sectors each week. Real-time news is also provided via our social media feeds on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Mastodon. Railway Gazette International, our monthly print publication focuses on the technical, operation and commercial aspects of the rail sector, with a mix of feature articles and in-depth analysis, as well as a digest of leading news stories. The magazine is available in both print and digital versions. Real-time reporting about the rapidly changing landscape of the urban mobility sector, including news about urban and suburban railways, metros, trams and light rail, is provided at www.metro-report.com, which can also be accessed via the Urban news category. Rail Business UK provides in-depth and industry focused coverage of the UK rail market at railwaygazette.com/uk, along with a weekly e-mail newsletter. Tracing its heritage back to 1835, Railway Gazette Group forms a key part of the DVV Media International Ltd portfolio, based in London.

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