All UK articles – Page 2
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Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)
Established by the Railways & Transport Safety Act 2003, RAIB is the independent railway accident investigation organisation for the UK. Its role is to contribute to safety and prevent future accidents by identifying the causes of accidents and other contributory factors. RAIB works with the Department for Transport. AddressThe WharfStores ...
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Scottish Association for Public Transport (SAPT)
Established in 1962 to campaign against rail closures, today SAPT campaigns for improved public passenger transport, an integrated Scottish transport network, a high-speed north-south rail link and a shift of freight to rail and water. In particular it campaigns for reconnecting towns that lost their rail service. Address11 Queen’s CrescentGlasgow ...
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Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA)
The UK’s second largest rail union has 31 000 members across all modes, and also represents staff working in Ireland’s public transport. UK office, London Address2/F 17 Devonshire SquareLondon EC2M 4SQUKPhone+44 20 7387 2101Emailenquiries@tssa.org.ukWebsitewww.tssa.org.uk Ireland office, Dublin AddressNerney’s Court off Temple StreetDublin 1IrelandPhone+353 1 800 805272Emailenquiries@tssa.ie
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Rail Wagon Association Ltd (RWA)
With over 30 members, the RWA represents the interests of owners, keepers, users, designers, manufacturers, hirers, ECMs (entities in charge of maintenance), consultants, maintainers and operators involved in rail freight wagons based in the UK. Formerly the Private Wagon Federation, the RWA was incorporated in August 2020. Address5 ...
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Railway Civil Engineers’ Association (RCEA)
Originally founded in 1921, the RCEA was reconstituted as an Associated Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1997 as a Specialist Knowledge Society for those engaged in the provision and maintenance of railway infrastructure. It fosters continuing professional development and exchange of knowledge and experience, and works closely ...
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Railway Industry Association (RIA)
RIA is the trade association for UK-based companies in the railway supply industry. It works to promote, support and assist its membership and the wider UK rail industry. The RIA now has over 300 members drawn from across the rail industry and including manufacturers, contractors, maintainers, consultants, leasing companies and ...
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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA)
Amongst its other public transport activities, SYMCA stipulates, subsidises, develops and monitors local rail services in South Yorkshire, extending to 256 km serving 27 stations. It is also responsible for development of the Sheffield Supertram network. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) transport committee is made up of nominated ...
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Rail Safety & Standards Board Ltd (RSSB)
RSSB builds industry-wide consensus and facilitates resolution of difficult cross-industry issues. The company provides knowledge, analysis, technical expertise, information and risk management tools. RSSB manages a programme of research and development on behalf of government and the railway industry. The programme is funded by the Department for Transport and aims ...
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Locomotive & Carriage Institution
The institution is open to all railway industry employees, and others (who become associate members) in the UK and worldwide; organises meetings, visits and seminars. Address22 Doidges Farm CloseEggbucklandPlymouth PL5 5WFUKEmailsmithstuart@lococarriage.org.ukWebsitewww.lococarriage.org.uk
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT, UK)
CILT is the professional body for individuals and organisations involved in all disciplines, modes and aspects of transport and logistics, with 22 000 UK members. It is the UK territorial organisation of CILT International, which has 30 000 members worldwide. On October 6 2017 the Railway Study Association merged into ...
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West Coast Railways Co Ltd
Provides spot hire and also operates charter trains. It is based at Carnforth Motive Power Depot, the location of the former Steamtown heritage railway attraction. In June 1998 WCR was the first private company in the UK to gain a train operator licence. Trains are operated using the company’s own ...
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National Infrastructure Commission (NIC)
Established in October 2015, the NIC provides the UK government with expert advice on all aspects of major infrastructure development. It is a non-ministerial government department under HM Treasury. Address7th FloorWindsor HouseVictoria StreetLondon SW1H 0TLUKEmailenquiries@nic.gov.ukWebsitenic.org.uk
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Midlands Connect
Formed in 2014, Midlands Connect is a partnership of 23 local authorities, nine local enterprise partnerships, and civic and business leaders from across the West and East Midlands regions. It aims to improve the region’s connectivity for both passenger and freight transport by ensuring that funding and strategy decisions are ...