Rail Forum is pleased to launch a new brochure which provides industry colleagues with a versatile resource to help them easily identify UK rail manufacturing capability.
Featuring a fantastic 50 Rail Forum members, this 1st edition digital brochure contains case studies, a capability matrix, interactive mapping and directory elements that enable users to quickly find specialist UK manufacturing capability to support their rail activity.
Mike Hill, Deputy Director Rail and Maritime at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said: “The government’s growth mission is to secure the highest sustained growth in the G7, and Rail Forum’s digital UK Rail Manufacturing Capability brochure will help to do just that, supporting DBT’s plan to drive long-term, sustainable, inclusive and secure growth and deliver real-world impacts to people right across the country.”
John Pearce, CEO at Made in Britain said: “At this pivotal time for the British economy, it’s crucial that the right strategic decisions are made to improve the UK’s rail transport infrastructure and ecosystem for generations to come. Choosing British-made goods or services is the most effective way to meet vital social, environmental and economic value targets, so that everyone wins and benefits cascade.
“We encourage the use of this new resource which will help decision makers find relevant information on UK rail manufacturing capability to support their rail activities.”
Nicola Islef, Head of Marketing & Communications at Transport Design International (TDI) said: “TDI is Rail Forum’s 2024-2025 Manufacturing Partner and we are delighted to be working together to promote the capabilities of UK Rail Manufacturing. At TDI, we are committed to driving lightweight innovation within the rail sector and creating opportunities for local and national suppliers.
“This brochure is an important tool for UK manufacturers and suppliers to collaborate and support each other in rail projects, both nationally and globally. TDI is committed to expanding and enhancing our regional and national manufacturing presence, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Rail Forum on this significant project.”
Cat Appleby, Membership & Engagement Director at Rail Forum said: “Members are at the heart of all our activities and we were delighted to provide our manufacturing members the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in this practical and interactive brochure.
“We hope this new resource broadens awareness of the capabilities in the UK and that it helps industry colleagues to source partners for the delivery of world-class railways both domestically and internationally.”
