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The Rundown: Rail Strikes Signal Summer Of Discontent
The Rundown: Rail Strikes Signal Summer Of Discontent
Transport
Transport select committee chair Huw Merriman joins PoliticsHome reporters Alain Tolhurst, Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss this week’s national rail strikes, public sector pay, RMT union boss Mick Lynch’s cult hero status and what impact a double by-election defeat may have on Boris Johnson’s leadership.
Rail Union Says “Silent Hand Of Government” Is Blocking Deal To End Strikes
Transport
Rail Union Says “Silent Hand Of Government” Is Blocking Deal To End Strikes
Senior Labour MPs Warn Joining Picket Lines Despite Ban Is A 'Tory Trap'
Political parties
Senior Labour MPs Warn Joining Picket Lines Despite Ban Is A "Tory Trap"
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Transport
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Labour Front Benchers Banned From Joining Picket Lines Amid Rail Strikes
Political parties
Labour Front Benchers Banned From Joining Picket Lines Amid Rail Strikes
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Transport
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Minister Says It's 'Extremely Unlikely' Public Sector Workers Will See Double Figure Pay Rises
Transport
Minister Says It's "Extremely Unlikely" Public Sector Workers Will See Double Figure Pay Rises
The House Live
Twelve years of Conservative government has emboldened predator employers like P&O Ferries
Transport
By Karl Turner MP
Twelve years of Conservative government has emboldened predator employers like P&O Ferries
Any Port In A Storm? The Future For Freeports
Transport
By Sam Lowe
Any Port In A Storm? The Future For Freeports
P&O Ferries cannot be allowed to show such a flagrant disrespect for our Parliament
Transport
By Darren Jones MP
P&O Ferries cannot be allowed to show such a flagrant disrespect for our Parliament
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The Rundown: Rail Strikes Signal Summer Of Discontent
Transport
The Rundown: Rail Strikes Signal Summer Of Discontent
Transport select committee chair Huw Merriman joins PoliticsHome reporters Alain Tolhurst, Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss this week’s national rail strikes, public sector pay, RMT union boss Mick Lynch’s cult hero status and what impact a double by-election defeat may have on Boris Johnson’s leadership.
Labour Front Benchers Banned From Joining Picket Lines Amid Rail Strikes
Political parties
Labour Front Benchers Banned From Joining Picket Lines Amid Rail Strikes
Exclusive: Labour front benchers have been told by the party leadership that they are banned from picket lines this week amid rail strikes organised by the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers' union.
All The Key Announcements From Rishi Sunak's 2021 Autumn Budget
Economy
All The Key Announcements From Rishi Sunak's 2021 Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his Autumn Budget with major announcements on Universal Credit, Alcohol Duty and Business rates. Here are all the major policies announced in his £150bn spending rise.
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Transport Minister Is 'Angry' Over 'Wholly Unacceptable' Sacking Of P&O Ferry Staff
Economy
Transport Minister Is "Angry" Over "Wholly Unacceptable" Sacking Of P&O Ferry Staff
Transport minister Robert Courts has criticised the "insensitive" approach taken by P&O after the leading ferry operator made 800 staff redundant today.
RIA welcomes £1.7bn UK-Turkey rail deal Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes £1.7bn UK-Turkey rail deal
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the announcement of a £1.7 billion deal for the construction of a 503km high speed electric railway in Turkey, with funding guaranteed by UK Export Finance.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to NIC Infrastructure Progress Review 2022
The National Infrastructure Commission has published a progress review of the Government's National Infrastructure Strategy, setting out what progress has been made and the priorities for the year, including in rail.
Franchising may be the key to saving our local bus services from cuts
Transport
By Dan Jarvis MP
Franchising may be the key to saving our local bus services from cuts
The 1980s were the bleakest of years for South Yorkshire, as our region was plunged into a spiral of decline and deindustrialisation in the aftermath of the Miners’ Strike. The year the strike ended, the Tory Government put in motion another seismic change.
With proper investment, TFL can support thousands of jobs and businesses around the country
Transport
By Sadiq Khan
With proper investment, TFL can support thousands of jobs and businesses around the country
As the Mayor of London, banging the drum for more investment in our city’s public transport network is an important part of my job.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail supply community sets out five 'tests' for Great British Railways
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has set out five 'tests' to ensure the establishment of Great British Railways, the new railway structure, will be a success.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes reprieve of latest TfL deal, but urges longer-term certainty
The Government and Transport for London (TfL) have today (Friday 25 February) agreed an extension of funding support until June 24 2022.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA promotes positive outlook for UK rail, and celebrates bringing politicians closer to the rail supply industry
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, held a reception in Parliament yesterday (Thursday 24 February) and held the awards ceremony of its Rail Fellowship Programme Class of 2020-21 in the House of Commons Terrace. The Programme has seen MPs from across the UK, and of all political persuasions, visit rail businesses to see the work they do.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA wins two Trade Association Forum Awards on diversity and leadership
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By Transport Focus
What do bus passengers want?
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On Track – How the Railway Industry Association Fellowship Programme is Connecting MPs with rail businesses Partner content
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By Railway Industry Association
On Track – How the Railway Industry Association Fellowship Programme is Connecting MPs with rail businesses
RIA’s Fellowship Programme is on a mission to help politicians understand the crucial role of rail suppliers to the UK.
Minister Defends Decision To Scrap Covid Testing For Fully Vaccinated Travellers
Transport
Minister Defends Decision To Scrap Covid Testing For Fully Vaccinated Travellers
The aviation minister Robert Courts has rejected suggestions the decision to scrap all Covid testing for fully vaccinated travellers was a political one rather than being based on the science.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to ministerial statement on ScotRail
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, has responded to the confirmation that ScotRail services will transfer into public ownership from 1 April 2022.
How the apprenticeships levy has helped deliver new drivers for London’s buses Partner content
Education
By Go-Ahead
How the apprenticeships levy has helped deliver new drivers for London’s buses
A lot of people assume driving a bus is straightforward. But in London, one of the world’s busiest and most crowded cities, it takes skill, determination, patience and concentration to keep a double-decker bus on the move.
The legal pathway towards the introduction of automated vehicles Partner content
Economy
By Law Commission
The legal pathway towards the introduction of automated vehicles
With the correct legal framework in place, we can safely and responsibly introduce self-driving vehicles. Find out how.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to Levelling-Up White Paper
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RIA: TfL update on passenger numbers shows now is not time to scrap vital London transport projects
Unlocking Innovation 2022 Programme launched! Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Unlocking Innovation 2022 Programme launched!
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has launched its 2022 Unlocking Innovation programme, with a range of events and activities throughout the year.
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By Railway Industry Association
Government needs to urgently provide detail on rail upgrades and accelerate IRP delivery, say rail industry
In its submission to Parliament’s Transport Select Committee inquiry into the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), the Railway Industry Association (RIA):
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Rail industry thanks outgoing Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP
RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has thanked Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP, who has stepped down today, for his work in rail.
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By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes HS2 Bill for the Crewe–Manchester extension
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the HS2 Bill, extending the high speed line from Crewe to Manchester, being laid before Parliament.
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By Railway Industry Association
Richard Carr appointed RIA North Business Engagement Manager
Well-known rail industry consultant Richard Carr has been appointed the Railway Industry Association's (RIA) Business Engagement Manager for the North of England, supporting the organisation in the roll out of its Nations & Regions network.
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By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes start of UK-India trade negotiations
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the start of trade negotiations between India and the UK.
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By Railway Industry Association
East Coast Digital Programme sets path for major schemes under Great British Railways, new report finds
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national trade body for the rail supply community, has published a new report saying the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) should lead the way for a national digital signalling programme and other major schemes.
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