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RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan and Chairman David Tonkin outside the Treasury News Premium

RIA sets out six-point action plan for Government

Railway Industry Association calls on Government to commit to rail investment.

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VIDEO: Timely rolling stock investment decisions are vital

Porterbrook highlights need for whole-life approach to asset management

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VIDEO: Luminate benefits emphasised

Resonate's Traffic Management System is improving operations

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VIDEO: HS2 will provide a boost for the North

UK-wide impact of the project emphasised

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TfL ‘315s’ could stay longer

Transition planned to full length '345s' ahead of Elizabeth Line opening

Trackwatch - November 2021

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Our monthly rundown of network changes

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Siemens challenges HS2 trains decision

Basis for legal challenge outlined

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‘69s’ being prepared for service entry

GB Railfreight is aiming for its Class 69s to enter service by the end of the year.

King’s Cross takes major project prize

Railway Innovation Awards 2021 winners announced

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