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Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Transport
A union leader has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of the Budget urging him to ensure no jobs are cut as part of plans to nationalise the railways.
Tory London Mayoral Hopeful Wants To Ban Loudspeaker Calls And Music On The Tube
Transport
Tory London Mayoral Hopeful Wants To Ban Loudspeaker Calls And Music On The Tube
Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
Communities
Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
London Labour MPs Hopeful Burnham Will Cancel Heathrow Expansion
Transport
London Labour MPs Hopeful Burnham Will Cancel Heathrow Expansion
How A Secret Government Report Delayed Leeds' Long-Awaited Trams
Transport
How A Secret Government Report Delayed Leeds' Long-Awaited Trams
Leeds Tram Plan Was Working To 'Unrealistic Milestones', Secret Government Report Warned
Transport
Leeds Tram Plan Was Working To "Unrealistic Milestones", Secret Government Report Warned
Rail And Bus Fares Should Be Cut To Protect Public From Iran Petrol Spike, Says Ed Davey
Economy
Rail And Bus Fares Should Be Cut To Protect Public From Iran Petrol Spike, Says Ed Davey
Opinion
Rail can drive growth and jobs across the country – now we need to unlock its potential Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail can drive growth and jobs across the country – now we need to unlock its potential
The world wants our rail expertise - don't shunt experts into the sidings
Economy
By Iain Stewart
The world wants our rail expertise - don't shunt experts into the sidings
Stop arguing over accounting and call this bus fare cap what it is – a huge policy win
Transport
By Gideon Salutin
Stop arguing over accounting and call this bus fare cap what it is – a huge policy win
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Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Political parties
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Transport
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Political parties
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
By Luke Tryl
Political parties
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
Energy
How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy Partner content
How data will unlock growth through AI in the UK economy
By Experian UK & Ireland
Economy
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Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
Communities
Heathrow, HS2, Homes: How Britain's Infrastructure Projects Will Fare Under Burnham
Keir Starmer promised to ‘get Britain building again’ but leaves No 10 with many projects still on the drawing board. Noah Vickers reports on how Andy Burnham might pick up the pace
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: 'Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective'
Economy
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: "Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective"
RMT union general secretary Eddie Dempsey talks to Sienna Rodgers about the potential for disputes under Great British Railways, the value of ‘militant strike action’, and why he won’t be leaving his council home
The Mick Whelan Interview: Strikes, Starmer And 'The Lunatic In The White House'
Political parties
The Mick Whelan Interview: Strikes, Starmer And "The Lunatic In The White House"
Mick Whelan, outgoing general secretary of Aslef and chair of Labour Unions, talks to Sienna Rodgers about the state of the Labour Party, its future leadership and being ‘terrified’ of retirement
Transport news
Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 'Without A Fight'
Political parties
Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 "Without A Fight"
Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has vowed that he will not let the government scrap HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester “without a fight”.
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.
Sadiq Khan To Join Meeting Of Northern Mayors In A Bid To Save HS2
Transport
Sadiq Khan To Join Meeting Of Northern Mayors In A Bid To Save HS2
Sadiq Khan is expected to join a meeting of northern leaders including Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on Wednesday in a new bid to push back on Rishi Sunak's anticipated plan to scale back HS2.
Tories Vow To Cling Onto HS2 Legislation To Protect Northern Powerhouse Rail
Transport
Tories Vow To Cling Onto HS2 Legislation To Protect Northern Powerhouse Rail
Rishi Sunak could face opposition from his own backbenches if HS2 legislation currently making its way through Parliament is abandoned as a result of any cancellation or delay of the route to Manchester.
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).
It’s time to put an end to aviation’s tax privilege Partner content
Environment
By Transport & Environment
It’s time to put an end to aviation’s tax privilege
The aviation sector unfairly benefits from enormous tax breaks. And that has huge climate change implications.
How the Port of Dover is Supporting the UK’s Trading Ambitions Partner content
Environment
By Port of Dover
How the Port of Dover is Supporting the UK’s Trading Ambitions
The Port of Dover is a gateway through which people, goods, and ideas have flowed in both directions for centuries. Now, as the UK recalibrates its trading relationship with Europe and the world, the Port is set to play an even more critical role. PoliticsHome sat down with Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, to learn more about the Port’s past and its ambitions for the future.
RIA Scotland welcomes rail decarbonisation funding commitment and the potential private investment in Scottish infrastructure Partner content
Environment
By Railway Industry Association
RIA Scotland welcomes rail decarbonisation funding commitment and the potential private investment in Scottish infrastructure
RIA Scotland has welcomed two key announcements by the Scottish Government.
RIA London & South welcomes Mayoral support for Heathrow Southern Railway Link Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA London & South welcomes Mayoral support for Heathrow Southern Railway Link
RIA London & South has welcomed the support given to the Heathrow Southern Railway Link by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, who gave his endorsement for the transformative project on Tuesday (5 September).
RIA Wales & Western announces new Chair and Vice Chair appointments Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA Wales & Western announces new Chair and Vice Chair appointments
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Chair and Vice Chair for the Wales & Western Leadership Group; Daniel Smith, Head of Engineering and Design from D2Rail who takes the position of Chair, and Vice Chair, Phil Harrison, Director at Arup. Both come with excellent credentials and have close to 50 years of combined experience accumulated in the sector.
RIA welcomes new Shadow Rail Minister Stephen Morgan MP Partner content
Political parties
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes new Shadow Rail Minister Stephen Morgan MP
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.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes the publication of the revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy
RIA Midlands & Eastern welcomes the news of the publication of the revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy which includes the delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub and several new stations across the West Midlands.
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).
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council comments on the expansion of the ULEZ scheme to Greater London
Commenting on the expansion of the ULEZ scheme (from 29 August) to cover Greater as well as Central London, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council said:
New Uxbridge MP Wants To Be The “Voice Of The People” And Stop ULEZ
Environment
New Uxbridge MP Wants To Be The “Voice Of The People” And Stop ULEZ
Steve Tuckwell, the newly elected MP for Boris Johnson’s former seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip, has said he wants to be the “voice of the people” and continue to push back against the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) scheme into outer London.
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.
Britain’s electric bus revolution needs supercharging post-Uxbridge Partner content
Environment
By Go-Ahead
Britain’s electric bus revolution needs supercharging post-Uxbridge
As controversy rages over ‘anti-car’ green policies, Go-Ahead’s Martin Dean says that speeding up investment in zero-emission buses is an environmental measure that can win over motorists.
Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Campaign launched to Grow Our Airport for our future
Business, community and charity leaders came together yesterday (Monday 24 July) to support proposals for the long-term sustainable growth of London Luton Airport and launch a new Grow Our Airport campaign.
Whatever Happened To Sorting Out Bus Regulation?
Transport
Whatever Happened To Sorting Out Bus Regulation?
“A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure,” Margaret Thatcher is reputed to have once said.
New RIA report reveals that UK jobs are at risk without new rolling stock orders Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
New RIA report reveals that UK jobs are at risk without new rolling stock orders
A new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has shown that unless action is taken now on rolling stock orders for upgrade or replacement of the oldest trains on our network thousands of jobs will be at risk across the railway industry.
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