RIA welcomes Labour plans for rail reform and pledge to create a long-term strategy for rail. Read RIA's full response here: riagb.org.uk/RIA/Newsroom/P…
#RailReform #LabourParty

Unite the union: join a union RMT ASLEF RIA manufacturers have warned for months of looming job losses in UK train manufacturing sector employing 30,000+ adds £1.8bn annually, but faces a critical situation. Decisive action is needed to prevent a crisis at Hitachi & Alstom

The UK Government is investing in rail across #Wales  and has committed over £1.3 billion in recent years 🚆

Today Welsh Secretary David TC Davies MP 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧 hosted a RIA Roundtable to learn about the challenges currently being faced by the sector 🛤️

Today RIA launched its new strategy to deliver a lower cost, higher performing net zero railway by 2050. The event was chaired by Richard Bowker & featured an insightful discussion from panel members David Clarke, Graeme Clark, Matthew Prosser & Garry Keenor. #RollingStock

On Day Two, there was the opportunity for delegates to take part in a 5km run through the surrounding Coldra Woods ahead of another day of innovation! #RIC24

The morning saw a series of keynote speeches from Alexandra Luck, Head of Programme - National Digital Twin Programme, Department for Business and Trade; Dr Joanna White, Roads Development Director, National Highways; and Murven Wan, Mechanical Design Engineer, Transmission Dynamics #RIC24

RIA Innovation Director Milda Manomaityte opened Day Two by launching a new report entitled 'Destination: Revenue Growth', which sets out some fresh ideas for improving fares and ticketing across UK rail #RIC24

Yesterday continued with more keynote speeches from Dave Looney (Telent), Arjen Zoeteman (@ProRail), Charlie Fuller (@networkrail) and Matthew Lawrence and Susan Mcguerty (@ArcadisUK), as well as TechTalks from ABB Electrification UK, Thales UK, Capgemini, @Completecyber and Helix #RIC24

Dr Rachel McInnes, Co-Director for JCEEI, Met Office, explained how artificial intelligence is improving weather forecasting and how it can help the railway industry manage climate resilience #RIC24

Rebecca Jeffery, Mobility Lead at Uber, talked about Uber's expansion into additional modes of transport, including bikes, boats and trains, and their next steps for the future #RIC24

Scott Waddington, Chair, Trafnidiaeth Cymru / Transport for Wales, talked about the importance of integration within transport modes and the introduction of pay-as-you-go fares on key routes across South East Wales #RIC24

Robert Ampomah, Chief Technology Officer at Network Rail, discussed how innovation can help address the challenges currently facing the railway industry and Network Rail's plans for CP7 #RIC24

The RIA Innovation Conference is underway and began with an opening speech by RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan #RIC24

RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan attended Lumo's London and South East stakeholder reception at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage yesterday and discussed rail reform and politics with Lumo MD Martijn Gilbert.

RIA is delighted to announce that two of our Directors have been nominated in this year's Women in Trade Association Powerlist 2024!

Congratulations to Gaynor Pates, Operations Director, and Rose Garber, Member Relations Director! 🎉

Trade Association Forum #IWD2024 #WiTApowerlist

RIA's Chief Executive Darren Caplan is taking part in a RIA Roundtable at Interchange, discussing the role of rail in an integrated and decarbonised transport system.

#Decarbonisation #Rail #IntegratedTransport

It is a privilege to be awarded 'Trade Association of the Year' and have our work recognised by our peers!
#TAFAwards

The winner for the 2024 #TAFAwards ‘Diversity & Inclusion Award, sponsored by Backhouse Jones is...

RIA - congratulations!

This year, we want to recognise a special individual who has made a huge contribution to TAF and to our sector.

TAFs former Chair, Gaynor Pates, continues to show passion and commitment to TAF and to the association sector.

Thank you Gaynor! RIA