The dashboard will soon be here! We will be emailing login details from Monday 12/09 onwards which will will allow you and your colleagues (members only) access to the brand new RBD Community Dashboard. Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the test panel group - your feedback has been really useful! We will be sharing full details on how to use the Dashboard when we send the login information - which will also be accompanied by a short video introduction. We cannot wait to launch the Dashboard which has been designed to offer all the business support and marketing resources you need in one easy location. Here's a sneak preview of the Dashboard:
We will be attending RIN Derby this coming Thursday, so please let us know if you will be there too! I would also like to add an additional reminder for anyone exhibiting at InnoTrans later this month to contact us regarding the promotional packages on offer to raise awareness of your organisation's presence at this world class industry event! Please contact dan@railbusinessdaily.com. Deadline for enquiries 16.09.22 Latest Industry Reports & Guidance
Transport for the north sets out its 2022/23 business plan - Transport for the North (TfN) published its Business Plan for 2022/23 setting out its vision to unlock the full potential of the North of England by developing transport infrastructure and services as a system that is user-centred, place-based and outcome focused.
Ending the recognition of EU certification for rail interoperability constituents, subsystems and entities in charge of maintenance for domestic freight wagons- From 1 January 2023, the UK will no longer recognise EU certification for rail interoperability constituents, subsystems, and entities in charge of maintenance for domestic freight wagons. Click HERE for more details.
Energy Intensive Industry Consultation - Following April’s announcement that the Energy Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme had been extended for a further 3 years, with its associated budget more than doubled, a consultation by Government has been undertaken to consider further relief for these industries. The links below set out what the consultation is about and how companies can engage:
As always, please do get in touch if you think there is something we can support you with, and also - if you have any news you would like us to share with the community, send it over to eli@railbusinessdaily.com
Warmest wishes,
Eli Head of RBD Community
p.s. If you missed last week's newsletter - please click HEREto view. Have a great rest of the week.
RBD Community Member News
Orange Train Wash & Dura Composites - Industry-first sustainable train washing solution nearly ready for testing - The partnership between innovative train washing system provider The Orange Train Wash and Dura Composites has already yielded positive results, with a flagship machine nearing completion and due to be tested shortly. Click HERE to read more.
Orange Train Wash founder Martin Whitbread developed his chemical-free washing system over the course of several years, partnering with Dura in June 2022. TEAM AUCTUS HAVE COMPLETED PEDAL TO PARIS 2022! Congratulations to the riders for completing the 460km challenge over the last 4 days! The riders have raised over £11,000 for The Royal British Legion, for more information and to donate to their riders please click HERE.
Amaro - Sean Tidy joins Amaro as Business Development Manager. Congratulations Sean!AssessTech explains how a collaborative approach by rail organisations can result in major advancements for the industry. Collaboration has been a key theme running through the railway industry over the last few years and we are seeing a mind shift that is changing the way the industry is working. Click HERE to read more. Scott Parnell tells Rail Business Daily about its Footprint Modular System, highlighting the positive impact it believes this technology can make on the rail industry. The Footprint Modular Platform is an innovative modular platform system made from recycled tyre rubber. A collaboration between Footprint Civil Solutions, Rosehill Rail, Scott Parnell, and Arcadis, the cost-effective system has the potential to revolutionise platform construction thanks to reduced installation times, low maintenance requirements, and a negative carbon footprint. Click HERE to read more.
Opportunities: UK
External road/rail vehicle rail milling contractor required. Iarnród Eireann - Irish Rail - Rail Milling Works -Treatment of Surface Rail Defects by Rail Milling. Response deadline(Irish time): 15/09/2022 12:00:00 Click HERE for details
Traction and Rolling Stock Spares.Contract to supply Traction and Rolling Stock spares to Northern's maintenance depots for the purposes of maintaining its Class 15x, 170, 323, 333 and 769 fleets. Deadline- 3 October 2022, 5:00pm Click HERE for details
The Next Team Old Oak Common Station Webinar takes place on 14th September 2022. Once again you'll get an opportunity to hear what’s in the pipeline of work, an update on how works are progressing on site and also how you can engage with the HS2 Business Engagement Team. There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A session at the end. Click HEREto register.
Industry SPEED Partnership Launch - 19th October 2022 | 09.30 - 16.30 | London
The Railway Industry Association and Network Rail are inviting suppliers to take part in a one day kick-off event for the Industry SPEED Partnership. The vision is to create an ongoing cross industry collaboration involving Network Rail, suppliers and other rail stakeholders to challenge inefficiency and deliver better outcomes for all.
Many of you will already be familiar with Network Rail’s SPEED programme, and this will be an opportunity to build on the progress already being made by deepening the involvement of suppliers with the aim to improve delivery. Click HERE for details and also to register.
International Trade Mission & Opportunity
Ukraine needs support to start planning and rebuilding its transport network. Road, rail, airport and port infrastructure all need to be rebuilt or repaired. The UK government is setting up the UK-Ukraine transport partnership to help with Ukrainian reconstruction. Private organisations and companies can register their interest in providing their specialist skills, knowledge and expertise. Click HERE for more details
Traction batteries - Hong Kong - A railway operator is looking for contractors to supply traction batteries for battery electric locomotives. 132 battery crates are required. Each battery create must contain 35 traction lead acid battery cells of 365 ampere hour complete with an auto-filling system. The new battery crate and cell case must be flame retardant and low smoke. The supplier must collect and dispose of the used batteries and crates. Value of contract tbc Deadline: 19 September 2022. Express your interest to the Department for International Trade team in Hong Kong. EmailDITHongKong@fcdo.gov.ukEnquiries +852 2901 3182
2 x market engagement opportunities in Finland: Please note that these are not yet the tenders but requests for information.
Request for information 1 – Digirail Project – Radio based ETCS signalling for the entire rail network – DL 30th of September – 12:00 CET The purpose of this request is to get information, to give out information regarding the needs of the contracting authority as well as to seek potential technical solutions for radio based ETCS signalling railway system.
Request for information 2 – Digirail Project and Metropolitan Area Rolling Stock – 2022 Fitment of Sm5 for ERTMS tests and ATO and rolling stock integration – DL 6th of September 11:00 CET
We offer a very warm welcome to everyone. For a full view of all of your fellow members in the community, please visit the RBD Directory.
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