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Contracts for Innovation: First of a Kind 2025 launches
The Department for Transport (DfT), Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect have announced the latest First of a Kind (FOAK) rail competition.

March 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the March 2025 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.

Building Connections at the Albacom Rail Cluster Networking Event
The Albacom Rail Cluster Networking event took place on the 26th February and was a really engaging event with a great turnout of Rail Cluster members. The event provided an excellent platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring collaboration opportunities.

Space4Rail ESA open call
Funding to support the use of space-based assets to improve the European Rail system, such as satellite navigation, satellite communication and Earth observation.

Invitation to present at an ERCI webinar
Are you interested in presenting your innovative solutions to an international audience of operators, OEMs, suppliers, engineering companies, start-ups, associations and the research community?
Why not take advantage of the ERCI webinar series?

Changes to Public Procurement – Procurement Act 2023
The Transforming Public Procurement programme is changing the way supplies, services and works are procured for the public sector, for the better.

February 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the February 2025 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.

January 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the January 2025 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.

December 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the December 2024 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.
AtkinsRéalis appointed to upgrade and digitise UK rail signalling over 10 years
AtkinsRéalis Group has been appointed by Network Rail to upgrade and digitise the country’s signalling over the next 10 years. Register to become a supplier.

Contracts for Innovation: International Rail Innovation Challenges
Organisations can apply for a share of £500,000 to deliver feasibility studies addressing international rail challenges.

September 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the September 2024 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.