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Rail Link - Belfast 2025 - network, connect and innovate with Ireland's rail industry leaders in August 2025. The event is located at the National Football Stadium, Windsor Park, near to the Grand Central Station and near to the George Best Belfast City Airport. Who Should Attend? Railway companies of all sizes looking to renew […]
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. This session will be held on Teams Live - […]
Agenda 09:30 | Registrations and Networking 10:15 | Session One Welcome - Neil Walker, Exports Director, Railway Industry Association Introduction to RIA Exports Leadership Group (RELG) - Joy Grover, RIA RELG Chair and Associate New Business Director, PriestmanGoode Keynote - Amanda Brooks CBE, Director General, Trade Negotiations, Department for Business and Trade Panel Discussion - How can rail be more […]
Confirmed Speakers: Rachael Everard, Director of Sustainability, RSSB Rachael will present on the Sustainable Rail Blueprint, outlining how her team is supporting the rail industry in embedding sustainability across operations and decision-making. Neil Roberts, Programme Manager, Contracts and Procurement, Network Rail Neil will provide an overview of Network Rail’s Sustainable Supplier Chain Programme, highlighting key […]
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.
Join the RIA team for a briefing and drop-in session on the proposed RIA responses to: Transport Select Committee call for evidence – Skills for transport manufacturing – deadline 15 September. Transport Select Committee call for evidence – Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration – deadline 16 October. Members will be able to provide […]
Join RIA for an In-Person Networking Event RIA 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. RIA's Member’s Connect events are designed to bring […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Railway Industry Association for a dynamic, AI-enhanced Natter session designed to engage professionals from across the rail industry in a discussion around social value. This session will cover: […]
RIA will be joined by Andrew Graham and Liz Davies from RSSB, who will present on data interoperability initiatives, while Vincent Ganthy and Vaibhav Puri, also from RSSB, will discuss accelerating the safe application of AI in […]
On 15 October from 13:00-16:00 the third SME Group event of the year is being held in London, with speakers from clients, Tier 1s, and business experts. This event will […]