Today, former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore has published his Net Zero Review, outlining the opportunities offered by Net Zero.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has today published the High-Level Output Specification (HLOS) and Statement of Funds Available (SoFA) for the railway in England and Wales for April 2024 to March 2029, Control Period 7 (CP7).

Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh told the RIA North Conference in Manchester today that rail can drive the green industrial revolution and boost decarbonised economic growth. Setting out Labour’s vision in remarks targeting political influencers, rail suppliers, clients and key stakeholders, she said:

Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement, which included a number of measures related to transport infrastructure, the railway industry and rail supply businesses.

Today, the Rail Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Charter, led jointly by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail, celebrated its 200th signatory, with the Great British Railways Transition Team signing up to the Charter.

On the eve of the Railway Industry Association’s Annual Conference, a survey of RIA members found that three quarters of businesses think a hiatus in rail work over the next year is likely, and that as a result, 57 percent could either prioritise work outside the UK and/or slow plans to expand in the UK.

Following the appointment of Huw Merriman MP as the new Minister for Rail & HS2 at the Department for Transport, the Railway Industry Association can announce that the Minister will open the RIA Annual Conference on Thursday 10 November.

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.

The Railway Industry Association can today announce that both Rail Minister Kevin Foster MP and Shadow Rail Minister Tan Dhesi MP will speak at the RIA Annual Conference on 10 November. They will both take part in the opening session, as the railway supply sector comes together to debate the issues of the day.

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national voice of the UK rail supply community, has written an Open Letter to the Chancellor, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP. The letter asks him and Treasury officials not to reduce investment in rail, at a time when there is immense pressure to make cuts in public spending.

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has been awarded the prestigious Best Lobbying Campaign award at the Association Excellence Awards - which recognises the achievements of trade bodies - held on Friday 14 October at the KIA Oval in London.

CCEP, in partnership with distribution partner Maritime, is making the shift from road to rail as part of their sustainability journey.

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 national level, but also to develop a UK Nations & Regions offering.

Over 120 rail supply companies from across the UK have gathered at the world’s largest trade fair, InnoTrans, this week to promote the UK’s impressive global rail offer.

Today it has been announced that Kevin Foster, MP for Torbay, has been appointed as Minister of State for Transport with responsibility for rail.

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed the new Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie Trevelyan to her post following this week’s reshuffle.

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today set out six key priorities for the future of rail, which it is urging new Prime Minister Liz Truss to adopt. Taken together, these priorities would boost economic growth and levelling up, create jobs and facilitate the UK’s journey towards Net Zero.

The Government and Transport for London (TfL) have announced a longer-term 20-month funding settlement until March 2024, allowing TfL to commit £3.6bn to capital investment over the period.

Where should the headquarters of Britain’s railways be? What city should serve as the beating heart of our national public transport network? That’s the challenge Grant Shapps laid down earlier this year.