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SUMMARY:Network Rail Supply Chain Quarterly Update - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Network Rail will hold their fourth quarterly supply chain update on Thursday 4 September. These quarterly updates aim to provide suppliers with updates on CP7\, and give companies the opportunity to put questions directly to Network Rail. More information on the agenda will be released shortly. \nThis session will be held on Teams Live – you can join the call from 14:00.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/network-rail-supply-chain-quarterly-update-september-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Future of Rail: Exports & Trade
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n09:30 | Registrations and Networking \n10:15 | Session One \nWelcome – Neil Walker\, Exports Director\, Railway Industry Association \nIntroduction to RIA Exports Leadership Group (RELG) – Joy Grover\, RIA RELG Chair and Associate New Business Director\, PriestmanGoode \nKeynote – Amanda Brooks CBE\, Director General\, Trade Negotiations\, Department for Business and Trade \nPanel Discussion – How can rail be more involved in free trade agreements (FTAs)? \n\nAmanda Brooks CBE\, Director General\, Trade Negotiations\, Department for Business and Trade\nKate Thornley\, Chief Negotiator\, UK-India FTA\, Department for Business and Trade\nAlex Mulchrone\, Deputy Chief Negotiator\, UK-Turkey FTA\, Department for Business and Trade\n\nKeynotes and Q&A – Opportunities in Ireland \n\nSean Sweeney\, Programme Director\, Metrolink (Ireland)\nEoin Gillard\, Assistant Director of Transport Investment\, National Transport Authority (Ireland)\nAnneke Taylor\, Senior Trade Adviser – Business and Trade\, British Embassy Dublin\nFurther speakers to be confirmed shortly\n\n12:00 | Break \n12:15 | Session Two \nPanel Discussion – UK Export Finance interaction with the market: how to get involved \n\nPaul Ling\, Business Manager – Infrastructure and Construction Underwriting Team\, UK Export Finance (UKEF)\nDoruk Günay\, Managing Director – Head of Export Finance\, Rönesans Holding (Turkey)\nFurther speakers to be confirmed shortly.\n\nKeynote – Ian Napier\, Head of International Rail Trade & Engagement\, Department for Transport \nPanel Discussion – RIA SME Exports Workshop Report launch \n\nNeil Walker\, Exports Director\, Railway Industry Association\nJoy Grover\, RIA RELG Chair and Associate New Business Director\, PriestmanGoode\nCatherine Leech\, RIA SME Chair and Managing Director\, Anturas Consulting\n\nClosing Remarks – Neil Walker\, Exports Director\, Railway Industry Association \n13:40 | Networking Lunch \n14:30 | Event close
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/future-of-rail-exports-trade/
LOCATION:RIA Offices\, RIA offices\, Kings Buildings\, 16 Smith Square\, SW1P 3HQ\, London\, RIA offices\, Kings BuildSW1P 3HQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T160000
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SUMMARY:Environment & Sustainability Member Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed Speakers: \nRachael Everard\, Director of Sustainability\, RSSB\nRachael will present on the Sustainable Rail Blueprint\, outlining how her team is supporting the rail industry in embedding sustainability across operations and decision-making. \nNeil Roberts\, Programme Manager\, Contracts and Procurement\, Network Rail\nNeil will provide an overview of Network Rail’s Sustainable Supplier Chain Programme\, highlighting key developments and expectations that will be important for all suppliers to understand and act upon. \nTransport for the North’s approach to evidence led strategy \nMatthew Oxby\, Transport Planner\, Transport for the North (TfN)\nMatthew will set the scene will set the scene\, explaining TfN’s strategic approach to rail decarbonisation through electrification and rolling stock planning. \nDavid Waters\, Principal Policy and Strategy Officer\, TfN\nBuilding on Matthew’s introduction\, David will explore how TfN develops evidence to support their strategic rail planning and their partners rail investment priorities\, using recent work on the vulnerability of the North’s heavy rail infrastructure to climate-related hazards as a case study. \nDavid Gray\, Head of Energy and Environment\, Northern Rail will share Northern Rail’s sustainability programme\, focusing on energy use and environmental initiatives. \nRobert Vaughan\, SME Lead at the Department for Transport will brief members on the benefits of the new Procurement Act for SMEs and VSMEs. He will also cover the new Procurement Policy Note and the Central Digital Platform. \nThe session will include time for Q&A\, discussion\, and networking with fellow members. \nThis is an opportunity to gain insights into leading sustainability initiatives and to connect with peers working on similar challenges across the sector.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/environment-sustainability-member-interest-group/
LOCATION:RIA Office Leeds\, Floor 5\, Leeds\, Yorkshire\, LS1 2JZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T093000
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SUMMARY:RIN Derby 2025
DESCRIPTION:RIN Derby 2025 brings the rail supply chain together\, providing the perfect platform to develop rail relationships\, make new connections\, share contract opportunities and achieve business growth. This free event\, with paid exhibitor options include Meet the Buyer\, free breakfast\, tea and coffee for all\, and free parking on site too.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/rin-derby-2025/
LOCATION:Derby Velodrome\, Derby Velodrome\, Derby\, DE24 8JB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jobson James Rail":MAILTO:rail@jobson-james.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
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SUMMARY:Member Briefing: RIA Responses to Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Join the RIA team for a briefing and drop-in session on the proposed RIA responses to: \nTransport Select Committee call for evidence – Skills for transport manufacturing – deadline 15 September.\nTransport Select Committee call for evidence – Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration – deadline 16 October.\nMembers will be able to provide feedback and contributions to the RIA responses. We hope you can join us. If you would like to get in touch with any queries or suggestions\, please contact: \nRIA Policy Executive Dominic Poole – Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration\nRIA Policy Executive Reuben Bull – Skills for transport manufacturing \nMicrosoft Teams\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 319 293 974 558 0\nPasscode: sb3pv9fS
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/member-briefing-ria-responses-to-consultations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T180000
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SUMMARY:Members Connect RIA Scotland Rail Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join RIA for an In-Person Networking Event \nRIA are excited to welcome you to their next Member’s Connect session on 15 September 2025 at the Mott MacDonald’s offices\, 10 George St\, Edinburgh. This event is an opportunity to connect with fellow RIA members and the RIA team. \nRIA’s Member’s Connect events are designed to bring RIA members together to network\, share experiences\, and strengthen industry connections. Engaging with peers allows you to exchange best practices\, gain valuable insights\, and maximise the benefits of your RIA membership. We’ll also take this opportunity to highlight the wide range of member benefits available; from policy-driven opportunities to innovation insights\, and welcome your feedback on what else would enhance your membership experience. \nWhat to Expect: \nKey updates on RIA’s main activities \nInsights into industry initiatives and market developments \nA chance to meet the RIA team\, ask questions\, and network over drinks and nibbles
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/members-connect-ria-scotland-rail-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Mott MacDonald’s Offices\, 10 George Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T163000
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SUMMARY:RIA Scotland Rail Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The RIA Scotland Rail Summit 2025 is a flagship event bringing together over 100 senior leaders\, suppliers\, and stakeholders from across the Scottish rail sector. Featuring keynote addresses\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and an industry exhibition\, the summit will explore the strategic direction of Scotland’s railway and identify opportunities for innovation\, collaboration\, and investment. Open to all organisations active in the Scottish rail supply chain\, the event offers a platform to connect with clients\, decision-makers\, and industry influencers driving the future of rail in Scotland.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/ria-scotland-rail-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Dynamic Earth\, Holyrood Road\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Innovation North West and Central region
DESCRIPTION:Explore the cutting edge of railway advancements as we connect local expertise with national initiatives. Join RIA in creating a seamless\, efficient\, and innovative future for UK rail. These events are free to attend and aim to attract a diverse range of participants. Innovators from all sectors are especially encouraged to join\, whether to explore opportunities within the railway industry or to share expertise and inventions from other fields. \nIn this event\, we will focus on developing solutions for the priorities highlighted at last year’s event: \nSupporting and enhancing recent train performance improvements\nImproving safety for colleagues and partners\nDelivering greater financial efficiency\nClimate adaptation and resilience
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/unlocking-innovation-north-west-and-central-region-2/
LOCATION:Manchester Conference Centre\, Sackville Street\, Manchester\, M1 3BB\, United Kingdom
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