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April 8, 2022 | Financial

RIA highlights lack of progress in British railway project updates

RIA says the lack of promised updates by the British government about future rail projects continues to create uncertainty with suppliers.

March 30, 2022 | News

British passenger rail numbers reach 80% of pre-Covid levels

RIA has welcomed figures from the DfT showing that passenger levels reached 80% of pre-pandemic levels on March 18.

March 28, 2022 | Infrastructure

British government’s progress on decarbonising a mixed picture - RIA

Britain’s Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a review of the British government’s progress in decarbonising the railways.

March 7, 2022 | Policy

RIA sets out five tests for new British railway structure

Britain’s Railway Industry Association has set out “tests” it says will ensure the establishment of Great British Railways will be a success.

January 13, 2022 | Infrastructure

RIA backs East Coast Digital Programme as model future for British rail schemes

A report published by RIA says the East Coast Digital Programme should lead the way for a national ETCS programme.

December 10, 2021 | Policy

British government launches call for evidence for railway reform

The first step in the reform of Britain’s railway is underway after the Great British Railways Transition Team launched a call for evidence.

November 19, 2021 | Policy

Britain’s £96bn Integrated Rail Plan receives mixed response

Britain’s Integrated Rail Plan has been roundly criticised by some government and opposition politicians as well as several transport bodies.

November 15, 2021 | Infrastructure

Newspaper reports cast doubt over major British rail projects

Newspaper reports claim that Britain’s long-awaited IRP will suggest that the new HS2 line will not be built in its entirety.

October 14, 2021 | Infrastructure

British electrification rate falling short - RIA

Britain’s current rate of electrification is less than half of what is required to decarbonise the rail system by 2050 according to the ORR.

August 18, 2021 | Fleet

British government must order hydrogen trains now says RIA

The British government needs to order a fleet of hydrogen trains soon to support green jobs and investment across the country, according to RIA.

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