Trade Asks The UK is seeking to develop an independent trade policy, as it leaves the EU transition period. Rail is a sizeable and strategically important industry for UK plc, both domestically and through its export potential. Currently worth £800 million a year, the UK rail export market could provide even more if the rail
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Rail to continue to be included in the negotiation of free trade deals – UK rail exports are a real growth opportunity. Consistent application of standards with mutual recognition/ equivalence and nondiscrimination as core principles in all trade agreements.
sector is included in, and takes advantage of, opportunities arising from trade deals the Government negotiates with both EU and nonEU countries. The Railway Industry Association (RIA) calls on the Government to consider rail as a key part of future trade policy, highlighting our four key trade asks.
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Access to an appropriately skilled workforce and mobility for skilled UK workers, at all levels, to enable the UK to compete globally. Smooth cross border trade rules – which minimise cost and delay, and avoid trade distortionary tariffs as much as possible.
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