The Supply Chain Sustainability School welcomes the new Greener Railway Strategy published today by Network Rail, which sets out a shared vision for environmental and social sustainability across the UK rail industry. This strategy builds on the Rail Safety and Standards Board’s (RSSB) Sustainable Rail Blueprint.
To support the strategy and the infrastructure supply chain, we’re proud to be working in collaboration with Network Rail, the Railway Industry Association (RIA), and leading RIA members. Together, we are advancing the delivery of the Learning Pathways initiative, which aims to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to sustainability across the entire Network Rail supply chain.
Commenting, RIA Technical and Innovation Director Richard Carr said: “We look forward to working with Network Rail and the Supply Chain Sustainability School to establish a co-ordinated industry-wide approach to sustainability which can drive performance improvements, financial efficiencies and a greener railway.”
Andrew Wilson, Programmes Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School said: “We’re proud to support Network Rail’s Greener Railway Strategy through our newly launched Learning Pathways. These resources are designed to build the knowledge and capability needed across the rail supply chain – aligning clients, contractors, and suppliers around a shared sustainability vision. By working together with Network Rail and RIA, we can accelerate the industry’s progress towards a more sustainable, resilient, and future-ready railway.”
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About RIA: The Railway Industry Association (RIA) champions a dynamic UK rail supply sector. Rail contributes £41 billion in economic value and £14 billion in tax revenue each year, as well as supporting over 640,000 jobs throughout the UK. For every job in rail, a further four jobs are supported elsewhere in the UK economy, and every job in the rail supply chain is 29% more productive than the UK average. RIA’s 400+ members, including 60% SMEs, provide a diverse range of rail products and services. RIA advocates for rail’s critical role in economic development, sustainability, and high-performance transport. Learn more at www.riagb.org.uk