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Recruiting the next generation of train drivers Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Recruiting the next generation of train drivers
Years ago, when asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, many children – admittedly mostly boys – would say “train driver”. Today there are many competing visions, aspirations and role models which make this a less likely answer, and our railways face a shortage of train drivers due to an aging workforce. With many due to retire in the next five years and the average age of a train driver at 46, the workforce will shrink if more opportunities aren’t opened for new
recruits. Only 8.5 per cent are women
Be bold on UK rail to drive economic growth Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Be bold on UK rail to drive economic growth
The UK railway can help drive growth through enhancing connectivity which, in turn, boosts jobs and skills. Ahead of its annual conference in Liverpool, Darren Caplan, Railway Industry Association, Chief Executive argues that an upward trajectory for rail demand is an economic, environmental and industrial strategy opportunity for Labour.
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024 Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024
The UK’s railways have been a foundation sector of the UK economy for almost 200 years – next year will be rail’s 200th Anniversary. Rail is one of few industries to have had a central role, from the Industrial Revolution right up to the Digital Age, and this ability to adapt and longevity represents both challenges – which always come with change – and opportunities.
Open access: a modern renaissance for UK rail? Partner content
Transport
By Hull Trains and Lumo
Open access: a modern renaissance for UK rail?
For almost 25 years open access has provided vital connections between London and East Yorkshire. In recent years, FirstGroup has been forging new connections around the UK, launching and expanding Lumo and growing Hull Trains
We must be more ambitious in efforts to modernise the UK’s rail network Partner content
Transport
By WSP
We must be more ambitious in efforts to modernise the UK’s rail network
WSP’s Martin Heffer discusses how, in the UK’s move towards a sustainable and connected future, its rail network must be modernised to alleviate pressure on existing systems and provide confidence in UK infrastructure delivery
Labour Party Conference event: Delivering a rail infrastructure fit for the future Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Labour Party Conference event: Delivering a rail infrastructure fit for the future
The future of the UK’s rail network has dominated the agenda across this year’s party conference season. As all parties revisit their plans for the future shape of rail, PoliticsHome joined experts at the Labour Party Conference to learn more about the challenges ahead for the UK rail network and how these can be addressed.
A tale of short termism: Lord Grocott reviews 'Signals Passed at Danger'
Books & culture
By Lord Grocott
A tale of short termism: Lord Grocott reviews 'Signals Passed at Danger'
Lord Faulkner and Christopher Austin’s history of Britain’s rail network should be compulsory reading for all ministers of transport
Bring back belief to Britain’s railways Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Bring back belief to Britain’s railways
A Labour Government will face the unenviable challenge of how to move our railways forward. This means answering the huge questions around how rail adapts to meet the needs of passengers, freight customers, and wider society.
Britain’s railways can help the economy grow Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Britain’s railways can help the economy grow
Rail is not always top of a government’s to-do list. Yet, with over 680,000 responses, the ticket office consultation proves that access to a punctual and safe train service is higher on voters’ agenda than sometimes assumed. Indeed, if you want a growing economy with lower inflation and better-paid jobs, you need decent and reliable public transport and infrastructure. Britain’s railways can truly support national growth, but only if they are free to grow themselves.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA Scotland Summit reaffirms commitment to private investment in rail infrastructure
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has reaffirmed its support to find routes for private industry investment in railway infrastructure, a key topic at it’s annual summit held yesterday (19 September).
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson announced as guest speaker at RIA’s Annual Conference Dinner 2023
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply chain, has today announced that Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, DL is set to be the guest speaker at RIA’s Annual Conference Dinner 2023. The Dinner will take place at the Millennium Hotel, central London, on Wednesday 1 November following the first day of the Conference.
RIA London & South Leadership Group announces new Chair and Vice Chair Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA London & South Leadership Group announces new Chair and Vice Chair
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Chair and Vice Chair for the London & South region. Ryan Anderson, from Ricardo Rail has been appointed as the new Chair of the RIA London & South Leadership Group. Ryan brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the rail sector, having demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and an unwavering dedication to advancing the industry's goals.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA responds to ORR’s consultation on Network Rail’s CP7 Business Plan
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, has today responded to the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) consultation on this draft determination on Network Rail’s Business Plans for 2024-29 (Control Period 7).
RIA acquires Rail Business Daily assets, RBD Daily, Rail Director, and RBD Community Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA acquires Rail Business Daily assets, RBD Daily, Rail Director, and RBD Community
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has today announced that it has completed an acquisitions purchase agreement with the owners of well-known media business and profile-raising platform Rail Business Daily (RBD), to acquire a number of RBD assets, including the Rail Business Daily newsletter, the monthly magazine Rail Director, and the RBD Community.
RIA North responds to TfN’s Strategic Transport Plan consultation Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA North responds to TfN’s Strategic Transport Plan consultation
RIA North, the voice of the rail supply community in the North of England, has today submitted its response to Transport for the North’s (TfN) consultation on the Strategic Transport Plan. This plan sets out the vision, ambitions, and strategic priorities for transport in the North of England.
RIA welcomes two new rolling stock tenders Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes two new rolling stock tenders
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, has today welcomed two recent tenders for rolling stock; up to 70 new or refurbished multiple units for Chiltern Railways and 450 new multiple units for Northern Trains.
Sekoura Benissad, Chair of RIA Midlands & Eastern signs letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urging for progression on Ely Junction Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Sekoura Benissad, Chair of RIA Midlands & Eastern signs letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urging for progression on Ely Junction
RIA Midlands & Eastern’s Chair, Sekoura Benissad has signed a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt along with national, regional and local business leaders to call on the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Transport to approve the £466m required for Ely Area Capacity Enhancements (EACE).
RIA North welcomes new railway research centre at Goole Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA North welcomes new railway research centre at Goole
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, in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail & HS2 Minister Huw Merriman set to speak at RIA’s Annual Conference & Dinner 2023
Today, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) can announce that Rail & HS2 Minister, Huw Merriman MP, will address its award-winning RIA Annual Conference & Dinner 2023, taking place on 1-2 November at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London.
New railway testing centre for Wales welcomed by RIA Wales and Western Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
New railway testing centre for Wales welcomed by RIA Wales and Western
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Wales & Western has welcomed today's news that a consortium of universities, including Cardiff and Swansea, has been awarded £15 million by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to establish a new world-leading railway research and innovation centre in South Wales.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Business Development expert Lewis Melia appointed as RIA’s new Vice Chair of Midlands and Eastern
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today announced that Lewis Melia has been appointed as the new Vice Chair of RIA Midlands and Eastern.
A bad track record: How the promise of light rail transport systems has been forgotten
Transport
By Rob Merrick
A bad track record: How the promise of light rail transport systems has been forgotten
The government has promised to look at how light rail can give commuters around the country reliable and clean transport options. But a new scheme hasn’t opened since 2004. Rob Merrick explains why we can’t get them up and running
Government delay on rail proposals is undermining the sector’s ability to increase capacity
Transport
By Lord Faulkner
Government delay on rail proposals is undermining the sector’s ability to increase capacity
Now that passenger numbers are returning to pre-Covid levels the network needs enhancements to increase rail capacity, improve journey times and generate economic growth
Old Challenges - New Solutions: 20 years of improving our railways Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Old Challenges - New Solutions: 20 years of improving our railways
Twenty years ago, the Rail Safety and Standards Board was born.