The RIA Technical Director has presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group. More details here:
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'How a rolling stock and decarbonisation plan can deliver a better and more affordable railway' - listen to RIA #AngelTrains Hitachi Rail (ENG) at the next APPRG (All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group) session - 4pm, 29 April, in CR 5. DM or RSVP to [email protected]

Today, as part of this Government’s ambitious rail reform agenda, we’ve set a target to grow freight by at least 75% by 2050.

We want more freight to travel by rail and the industry plays a huge role in growing the economy, reducing emissions and cutting congestion on our roads.

From rail reform, #HS2 safeguarding, contract reform and TOC incentives to the national freight target, access for all and much more... Thanks to Huw Merriman MP for another great #APPRG session

Didn’t get a photo, but it was standing room only for this evening’s APPRG (All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group) meeting with Huw Merriman MP. Some good, probing questions from The Fact Compiler - Lord Spike of The Shire, William Barter and others, too.

It is not just that reliance on diesel trains is bad for the environment. Their electric cousins provide more capacity and faster journeys, and they are cheaper to run.

So why is rail electrification so slow in Britain? econ.st/476L61o 👇

#HS2 : what comes next? Join the next @apprg session w/ Huw Merriman MP at 5pm on 15 November, Committee Room 6. RSVP to [email protected] or DM

Delighted to be appointed The Labour Party’s new Shadow Minister of State for Rail.

The Conservatives' broken transport system is failing millions.

I’m looking forward to working with Louise Haigh and team to bring our railways into public ownership and put passengers first.

Coverage of the APPRG (All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group) meeting regarding rail reform is in the latest RAIL magazine. Some very interesting comments were made by the panel!

Strong turnout for today’s APPRG (All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group) meeting joined by The Man in Seat 61, David Brown Arriva Group and our CEO Andy Bagnall. Useful discussion on the benefits of rail competition: reduced cost, improved quality and modal shift. All parties agree reform is urgent and essential.

Join us on 17 July at 4pm for a discussion about rail reform - 'Can rail competition still deliver good outcomes for passengers?' - in Committee Room 15, PoW. RSVP to [email protected] or DM Rail Partners Transport Focus Arriva Group The Man in Seat 61

Join us today at 5pm for a lively discussion - 'Access to rail. Does rail have a disability problem?' - in the Grimond Room, PCH. RSVP to [email protected] or DM

Introducing #BetterTransportWeek !

'Access to rail. Does rail have a disability problem?' - join the discussion @ 5pm, 20 June, Grimond Room, PCH. RSVP to [email protected] or DM

Interesting APPRG (All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group) session on rail freight with a great panel this afternoon:

'Keeping Trade on Track': prioritising freight, electrification and enhancements. Join our discussion with Rail Partners CILT(UK) Rail Freight Group (RFG) #GBRTT @ 4pm on 22 May in CR 5. RSVP to [email protected] or DM for details

Rail company executives told the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group yesterday that reforms and fare parity are needed to improve customer experience.

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Split ticketing, now on Virgin Trains Ticketing – save big on your train fares by breaking your journey into smaller parts🚂

👉 virg.in/3WoH #SplitTicketing

Avanti tries out new ‘flexible’ fares railn.ws/3Lk0ory

A pleasure to represent Campaign for Better Transport at APPRG (All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group), supporting independent retail. This is the future, and we’re all ready. Fares and ticketing can be sorted now. Instead, gov are making flying cheaper on, ahem, April Fools’ Day… #lovebettertransport #fairfares