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How new Procurement Rules are shaping the future of UK public contracts and what it means for UK rail

Government Dan Clark - April 17, 2025

The winds of change are blowing through the world of UK public sector procurement, and SMEs will need to be in the know if...

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M Group Makes Bold Move into Technology Sector with Telent Acquisition

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Free to Attend, Rolling Stock Networking, is the UK’s leading annual exhibition for...

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Infrastructure August 19, 2024

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced significant updates to the...

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Business Development July 4, 2024

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How new Procurement Rules are shaping the future of UK public contracts and what it means for UK rail

Government April 17, 2025

M Group Makes Bold Move into Technology Sector with Telent Acquisition

Innovation & Tech April 16, 2025

East Midlands Rail Passengers Welcome First of Refurbished £23m Train Fleet

Rolling Stock April 16, 2025

Network Rail’s ‘Hedgehog’ Sleeper Scoops Top Environmental Award

ESG April 16, 2025

FirstGroup Calls for Passenger Protection as Rail Reforms Progress

Government April 15, 2025

HS2 Engineers Solve ‘Sonic Boom’ Mystery with Unique Tunnel Portals

Infrastructure April 15, 2025

CILT (UK) Announces New Leadership Team to Steer Future of Logistics and Transport

Infrastructure April 14, 2025

Technology Expert John Clarke Appointed to RSSB Board

Safety April 14, 2025

Steam and Digital Collide as ‘World First’ Loco Begins Testing

Innovation & Tech April 14, 2025

Rail Industry Connected | Rail Innovation Group Skills Audit: Small Firms Driving Big Ideas

Rail Industry Connected April 11, 2025

Hitachi Rail Secures 7-Year Extension to Maintain Scotland’s Top-Performing Electric Train Fleet

Rolling Stock April 10, 2025

Amey Celebrates First Graduates from Pioneering Rail Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Infrastructure April 10, 2025

Rail Breakthrough Slashes Heating Costs and Carbon Footprint

Infrastructure April 10, 2025

Rail Innovation Hub GCRE Opens Doors for Supply Chain Site Tour

Innovation & Tech April 9, 2025

Railway Benevolent Fund Reveals Over £3.5 Million Social Impact in New Report

Business Development April 9, 2025

Network Rail and GWR Unite Control Operations in Bid to Boost Performance

Infrastructure April 9, 2025

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