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RIA sets out Coronavirus concerns to Transport Select Committee

RIA has published its submission to the Transport Select Committee on the impact of Coronavirus to rail businesses. The submission sets out that: • Whilst there has been positive engagement between rail suppliers and Government, Network Rail and HS2 Ltd, rail suppliers would like to see stronger engagement with clients like Transport for London and also the Train Operating Companies; • Suppliers have welcomed the assurance that rail work should go ahead, where it is safe to do so; • The industry’s main concern is a hiatus or drying up of work; and • Continued effective communication and engagement throughout the railway industry will be essential as the UK moves to the next stage of tackling the virus. Chief Executive Darren Caplan said that "the past few months have been incredibly challenging for many in rail, and it is noticeable and welcome that the railway industry has received such strong support from the Government and clients like Network Rail and HS2 Ltd."

Member Services area makes accessing RIA intel easier RIA has launched a new Member Services area on our website, which will make it easier for members to access the information and intelligence they need. The area appears when logged on as a blue tab on the right hand side of the orange menu bar. From this drop down menu, RIA members can access their account, including their subscriptions to various mailings, see past mail outs and find the online communities with the latest presentations from events.

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Member satisfaction hits record high

An independent survey of RIA members held in April/May revealed 80% are either 'very happy' or 'quite happy with membership, with 47% saying they are 'very happy', a record high in the three years we have conducted this poll. RIA members continued to list 'lobbying' as the most important RIA activity, followed by technical & innovation work, profile raising, networking activities and exports support. Thanks to all RIA members who took part - we are analysing your feedback to ensure we continue to improve our services.

RIA Coronavirus Update RIA reaches 300 Members We are aware that this will be a difficult

time for many RIA members and rail businesses following the outbreak of Coronavirus. RIA's award winning Innovation Conference back, with bookings now In these isextraordinary times RIA is open! Last year the event saw around adapting to continue to support the 300 attendees explore key topics within the membership. We have now delivered rail innovation sphere, with presentations a number of our events ‘virtually’ from HS2working Chief Executive Mark and are to provide the Thurston latest and Network Rail Chief Executive advice as it comes in through ourAndrew Haines. weekly Mails to members, through our regular The Coronavirus updates and on our website. We are also raising any concerns or issues you have with Government and clients, and will continue to do so throughout the outbreak. As ever, please contact us if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do as a trade association to support you and the wider industry - contact details of each function are listed within this Update.

At RIA's Parliamentary Reception held on 29 January, we announced that membership has hit a record 300 organisations. The 300th member to join was global technology provider IBM who received their membership certificate at the reception in front of 200 politicians and rail players. The company received their membership certificate with Graham Stuart MP, then International Trade, now Exports, Minister.

From L-R: DIT Minister Graham Stuart MP, Julian Burnett, Vice President, IBM, and Darren Caplan, Chief Executive, RIA ria@riagb.org.uk www.riagb.org.uk

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Working together in these difficult times • Taken on individual member Coronavirus-related enquiries and found answers to their questions where they have not been able to; • ‘Virtualised’, so that we are in a position to continue to offer events, such as the Interest Group meetings, and Unlocking Innovation forums; and • Contributed heavily to the BEIS ‘return to work’ / economic recovery planning. A number of major issues were identified, including; the need for clear lines of communication between suppliers, Government, clients and key stakeholders; rail workers being recognised and valued as ‘key workers’; appropriate financial support, including the Government’s Public Policy Notice 2 on prompt payment for public schemes; and lobbying for visibility of a clear pipeline of work, and Train Operating Companies to commit to continued investment in rolling stock work at a time when the number of trains operating decreased. RIA also carried out a survey of its members with 28 responses showing that the key issues were: • Hiatus / drying up of work as members’ single biggest issue; • Furloughing of workers as the most useful Government action for members (74% of respondents have furloughed workers, with between 25% to 85% of staff furloughed); • Nearly half (46.5%) of respondents indicated the percentage of current operations suspended ranges from 40% to ‘All operations closed’; • 70% of respondents say they will struggle to sustain a viable business if this carries on for more than six months; and • Export activity has been significantly affected. I would like to pay particular tribute to the RIA team during this period, for all the hard work and passion they have shown to transfer RIA from a physical to a virtual operation in such short order; and for the professionalism and understanding they have shown in response to the RIA plan to reduce our costs and furlough staff. They really have stepped up to the plate. I would also like to congratulate two members of staff for promotions since the last Update, with Max Sugarman promoted to Public Affairs & PR Director and Terry Eastmond to Senior Finance Manager. Congratulations to four winners of the monthly GEM Awards (see page 15 for more). And congrats to Senior Marketing & Events Manager Katherine Anchorena, who gave birth to baby girl, Astrid, on 20 March at 9.13pm! Finally, I know this has been a difficult time for you our members. I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support for RIA and the team. I hope you feel that RIA is delivering for you; and that by working together we will all get through this crisis, help rail supply to be a leading sector helping to spearhead the UK economic recovery, and ensure the railway industry emerges even stronger when lockdown is eventually lifted in the future. Keep safe, Darren.

Dear RIA Colleague, When we sent the last Update to RIA members in December 2019, the new Boris Johnson led Government had just secured power. So-called ‘Brexit’ day was set for 31 January. And we in the railway industry expected the first half of 2020 to focus on the publication of the Williams Review, with fingers-crossed for a supportive Oakervee Review on HS2. RIA was looking forward to a period of relative political normality, and in its messaging was heralding a potential optimistic ‘golden age for rail’ given Government support for major projects in the pipeline. The Coronavirus outbreak escalation in mid-March has dramatically changed priorities for everyone. Following the Government / Public Health England guidance on 16 March, when general ‘lockdown’ measures were instructed to the wider populace, Team RIA made far-reaching alterations to our modus operandi and our programme to members. With RIA member priorities changing overnight, to looking at what work could and could not be carried out as the epidemic spread, and diverting entire offices to working remotely where possible, RIA too had to change the way the team itself operates and how it delivers its services. From 16 March, the RIA team has been working remotely, and holding meetings virtually, using a combination of videoconferencing, conference calls, and webinar technology. And as members would expect, we have instituted a financial plan to take account of the new situation, ensuring we keep our costs down, and have furloughed staff as part of this. On a positive note, Policy Director Kate Jennings joined RIA in early March having previously built a successful career at the DfT, and has made an impressive start. Appointed as RIA’s Lead Coronavirus-response Coordinator, with a remit to ‘clear the desk’ to focus on this priority, Kate has sought to position RIA as a trusted conduit between members and Government, clients and rail stakeholders, and working with colleagues has helped to influence policy makers and influencers, and elicit helpful responses from them on both sectoral issues, and those held by individual members. Between mid-March and mid-May, RIA has: • Secured ‘virtual’ meetings involving all disciplines in the RIA membership with Rail Minister Chris HeatonHarris MP, Business & Industry Minister Nadhim Zahawi MP, Exports Minister Graham Stuart MP, Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines and his senior team, RDG Chief Executive Paul Plummer, various DfT, BEIS and DIT officials; and we are arranging further such meetings currently with Major Projects Minister Andrew Stephenson MP and RSSB Chief Executive Mark Phillips, amongst others. • Circulated key information and intelligence from Government, clients, the Rail Supply Group, including a Coronavirus survey, and various other stakeholders – often officials writing directly to the RIA membership – to enable members a chance to see where help in reacting to the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak lies; 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

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HS2 will provide the spine to a much wider transport network

Following the publication of his independent Review into HS2, Doug Oakervee writes for the RIA Update on what the Government decision means for the UK.

The Prime Minister’s announcement on the 11 February was not just about HS2 - it was a transport plan of a size and scale that had not been seen since the Victorian era. Whilst the announcement recognised several regions with needs in the UK, the major concentration was on the Midlands and North to ensure proper connectivity on both sides of the Pennines. It was gratifying to learn from the announcement that the vast majority of the 63 recommendations presented to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Transport were accepted and are now being taken forward. As the announcement indicated the Review considered a holistic approach - for HS2 alone was unlikely in itself to take benefits beyond city centres - to help the more deprived areas in the North of England and the Midlands. With the released capacity created by HS2, through local and intra-city transport improvements, together with inter-city improvements, we can enable further economic growth across the country. It is for these same reasons the Review supported investment by Government in delivering inter-city and intra-regional transport improvements - together with the construction of the whole HS2 system, including Phases 1 and 2. The business plan only works for the whole scheme, rather than on any of the individual legs. The Review determined that it was not practical for a single entity to design. It is for these same reasons the Review supported investment by Government in delivering inter-city and intra-regional transport improvements together with the construction of the whole HS2 system as foreseen by both Phases 1 and 2. The business case only works for the whole rather than on any of the individual legs., construct and manage the huge programme as now foreseen and therefore it is anticipated 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

that HS2 Limited will be responsible for Phases 1 and 2a only. The Review also looked in depth into the Euston Project and concluded that its complexity would present another distraction for HS2 Ltd. It concluded that the need to have a new fully integrated station embracing both Network Rail and HS2 together with the vast commercial and social redevelopment above and around Euston Station should be undertaken by a separate organisation. When complete the redevelopment will form part the emerging “Knowledge Quarter” around King’s Cross, Euston Road and Bloomsbury. The Hybrid Bill for Phase 2a from the West Midlands to Crewe is currently in the final stages of its passage through Parliament and is expected to be built concurrently with Phase 1. As for the remainder, Phase 2b includes 53 miles on the Western leg from Crewe to Manchester and to the WCML south of Wigan, the 123 miles for the Eastern leg from Phase 1 into Leeds and connections to the MML south of Chesterfield and the ECML south of York. Had this been put forward as a single Hybrid Bill it would have been the largest ever to be put before Parliament and likely to have taken 4 to 5 years before becoming an Act. Moreover, completion of this section was unlikely to be before 2040. This timescale would not encourage early investment in the cities and towns of the East Midlands or the North. Hence it will now be considered in smaller packages which can be dealt with more expeditiously. Since the planning of HS2 commenced in 2009 other schemes have emerged including the Northern Powerhouse Rail, Midland Connect together with the Midlands Engine, the Trans Pennine Upgrade, electrification of the MML and many other enhancement projects planned for the ECML. It was recommended by the Review that HS2 (Phase 2) along with these other major improvement schemes

need to be planned and considered holistically. Therefore, what is needed is an Integrated Transport Plan, including proposed road schemes, alongside which should stand an Integrated Investment Plan. In this way the much-needed improvements could be delivered progressively, identifying the most urgent needs to enable the transformation of our economy to start well before 2040. This approach is excellent news for the construction and railway industries and their extensive supply chain. It should - if Works are delivered efficiently and in a timely fashion - provide long-suffering travellers with a safe, predictable and reliable transport network. However, this should not be at any cost to the taxpayer and the environment. With over two decades of work ahead, there should be no reason why industry cannot improve its performance through serious innovation, offsite manufacturing and vertical integration within the labour force. The latter comment probably applies more to the construction industry than the manufacturers. This approach also needs to run alongside the development of a realistic specification, instead of over-ambitious demands creating gold-plated standards which are unlikely to be achieved. Instead what is needed is a system which is “fit for purpose” in all respects. This also means we need to make major improvements in how we manage the broad spectrum of environmental issues, including the requirement to achieve zero carbon by 2050. Achieving this needs the approach to design to be reconsidered even at the cost of reducing speed. Once we can overcome the present challenges and meet the foregoing requirements there should be ample opportunity for us to again, build new railways economically, swiftly and be confident that all the systems are properly integrated from day one of commissioning. And by so doing becoming a global leader once more. ria@riagb.org.uk www.riagb.org.uk

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Public Affairs & Policy 5 key 'Crunch Points' in RIA Budget Submission RIA has identified five 'crunch point's that could act as barriers to levelling up the rail network in the coming four years. These crunch points, all of which will take place over 2020 to 2024, include: ‘boom and bust’ in renewals; a lack of ‘shovel-ready’ enhancements and – whilst acknowledging the Prime Ministerial statement of support for HS2 on 11

February – continuing uncertainty around major projects; volatility in the rolling stock market, and a possible hiatus in decision-making whilst the Williams Rail Review is implemented; the need to increase rail electrification, and promote a range of clean traction modes; and a significant ramp up in digitalisation

in 2024. These 'crunch points' were highlighted in RIA's submission to the Budget in March.

Rail Fellowship Programme 2019 concludes ... And the 2020 with Parliamentary Reception... Programme begins!

RIA's 2019 Rail Fellowship Programme which concluded with a Parliamentary Reception held on 29 January 2020. The ceremony saw each politician who had taken part in the Programme awarded with a golden Pandrol rail clip trophy by the organisation they had visited. The Class of 2019 Rail Fellowship Programme has seen MPs, Assembly Members and Peers visit RIA members across the UK. Lead Fellow and former Transport Secretary Sir Patrick McLoughlin, who visited Bombardier, Porterbrook and Network Rail in a visit organised with Rail Forum Midlands, gave a speech praising the Programme and providing his thoughts on the rail industry. Other Fellows included Peter Kyle MP who visited Ricardo Rail in Shoreham, Rachael

Maskell MP who visited Siemens in York, as well as meeting with a number of SMEs, Baroness Nicky Morgan who visited Loughborough University and Florence Eshalomi MP who visited Thales in London, amongst many others.

There were speeches from the Department for International Trade's then-Investment, now Exports, Minister Graham Stuart MP who praised the industry's efforts on exports, and from the newly elected Transport Select Committee Chair Huw Merriman who spoke about his campaign to be Chair and his prioirties in the new role - including on digitalisation and decarbonisation. Then-Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald MP concluded the event by highlighting his priorities for the coming year.

Lead Fellow Sir Patrick McLoughlin (second from left) recieves his Rail Fellowship Award with Will Tanner of Bombardier (left), Cat Appleby of Rail Forum Midlands (second from right) and RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan (far right). 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

Hot on the heels of the 2019 Rail Fellowship Programme concluding, the 2020 Programme has begun, with a visit by Clacton-on-Sea MP Giles Watling to RIA Member Dura Composites on 10 January. Watling saw how Dura Composites use composite materials to construct station platforms, flooring, handrails, trackside walkways, pedestrian footbridges and bridge walkways, often allowing this work to be completed quicker, resulting in less passenger disruption. RIA is looking to hold virtual visits during the Coronavirus outbreak contact Max Sugarman to find out more.

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HS2 gets go-ahead following successful campaign On the 11 February, HS2 was given the go-ahead by Prime Minister Boris Johnson following the publication of the Oakervee Review RIA, along with partner organisation High Speed Rail Group, had been working over the previous months to promote the benefits of the project. The project was also given 'Notice to Proceed' for Phase 1 on 15 April, meaning main construction and civils work can now proceed for the London to Birmingham route.

Industry comes together to call for electrification A coalition of industry, business, passenger, frieght and community groups, including RIA, have written to the Transport Secretary urging him to kick-start a rolling programme of electrification. The open letter, signed by bodies that represent thousands of businesses and organisations, urged the Government to end the ‘stop-start’ nature of past electrification schemes and to introduce a ring-fenced “rolling programme” fund that allows the rail industry to extend electrified track over several years. Those who signed the open letter include the Campaign for Better Transport, Campaign to Electrify Britain's Railway, Civil Engineering Contractors Association, Electrical Contractors Association, Northern Rail Industry Leaders, Rail Freight Group, Rail Forum Midlands and RIA.

NRIL Webinar looks at rail in the north

On 30 April, Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) held its latest webinar exploring rail issues across the North. The webinar featured keynote 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

Brexit: Negotiations begin The UK has begun negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with the EU as well as other states. For the EU FTA, the key sticking point is the EU requirement for a “level playing field” on regulatory standards – whereas the UK position is that it is asking for the sort of flexibilities already agreed in other EU Free Trade Agreements. In this context Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove again reiterated Government commitment not to extend the transition period – a no deal situation therefore again looks like a realistic possibility. UK trade negotiations with the US and Japan are also now live – with New Zealand and Australia negotiations also presentations from Tim Shoveller, Network Rail Regional Managing Director North West and Central talking about the response to Coronavirus, CP6 plans and working with the supply chain and Ben McNamee, Senior Policy Advisor at the National Infrastructure Commission who discussed the work NIC are commencing on a Rail needs assessment for the Midlands and the North. This was followed by an update from each of the NRIL workstream leaders which included a presentation by CoChair Justin Moss highlighting the NRIL estimate that the potential regional rail activity will peak at over £5bn annual spend in the 2030’s requiring 90,000 skilled resources.

RIA provides best practice examples to Business Secretary

On 24 April, RIA collated a number of examples of best practice from RIA members and sent them into the Business Secretary Alok Sharma MP. The examples provide best practice in responding to Coronavirus from across the rail supply chain and describe some of the challenges and opportunities as the UK moved into a ‘new-normal'. Examples of good practice can be found on the RIA website's Coronavirus Information Hub.

due to start soon. In this context RIA proposes to review our Brexit asks to make sure they are still right – and to consider wider priorities for international trade. RIA are meeting the Department for Transport and other stakeholders to agree plans for a roundtable meeting in July. RIA will also continue to work with the Rail Delivery Group to ensure that their issues tracker reflects RIA priorities and we expect to be able to share the latest version of this tracker shortly. All members who would like to get involved should attend our next Brexit Group meeting on 3 June or contact the Policy team.

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Coronavirus: The impact on rail and the supply chain RIA's Policy Director, and Lead Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Kate Jennings sets out what the supply industry and RIA are doing in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The impact of Coronavirus has been far-reaching, touching every corner of the economy and every part of the globe. Rail is no different, with the outbreak and subsequent lockdown impacting how we do business for the forseeable future. At RIA, our focus has been on understanding and analysing the implications of the outbreak, ensuring members' voices are heard at the highest eschalons of Government and client bodies, and keeping you up to date on the ever-changing policy environment. However, as we shift to a 'new normal' way of working, we must also consider the role that rail can play in an economic recovery.

that the Government publish regular updates on rail enhancements, and on major projects like HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail, East West Rail, Trans Pennine Route Upgrade and others. It will also be important to give adequate warning of step changes in, for example, train timetables to allow the whole supply chain to be re-mobilised. One key area where Government and clients could support the industry, and deliver work more efficiently, is on posessions. A particular characteristic for railway infrastructure work, when compared to conventional construction, is the constraint of the ‘possessions’ needed to work on the railway. Possessions usually require booking up to 24 months in advance, so can be inflexible when there are situational changes. Labour and plant suppliers may only have a few shifts in a week due to possessions, complicating decisions about taking staff off furlough. So there needs to therefore be greater flexibility. Here, the Government could use the opportunity of the Train Operating Companies (TOC) ‘Emergency Measures Agreements’, to decontractualise train delay and possession payments, and plough the money saved back into rolling stock and infrastructure work.

Continuing with Work As the crisis began and the lockdown was implemented, the key priority for members was ensuring that necessary work could be delivered in accordance with Public Health England guidance, to ensure that workers were safe on sites and at depots. The railway industry has adopted the principle that, if the work cannot be done safely then it should not proceed, demonstrated by the fact that 10 out of 23 projects did not progress during the recent Easter Bank Holiday works. It has also been quick to adapt to new PPE and social-distancing requirements. Now, with the easing of the lockdown, many of the railway industry manufacturing plants have reopened, having implemented social distancing protocols and sub-suppliers have begun reopening to ensure key components are available. Many businesses will also need to ramp up their activity too after furloughing staff. An indicative RIA survey which closed on 9 April identified that 74% of respondents had furloughed workers (between 25% to 85% of staff) and 47% of respondents indicate that between 40% and 100% of their operations were closed (although some businesses have subsequently reopened). Similarly, a Rail Plant Association report showed that their members’ activity has reduced by 70%. Many businesses will now be looking at how they can return to a ‘new normal’, building up their capabilities.

How RIA can help RIA is keen to support our members and the industry at this time. We have introduced a dedicated Coronavirus Information Hub on our website, which is updated frequently. We are representing members interests to the Government, Network Rail, regulators Office of Rail and Road and other relevant parties on a regular basis. We hold weekly and fortnightly virtual meetings and webinars with Ministers in the Department of Transport (DfT), Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Department for International Trade, as well as key clients like Network Rail and HS2, and stakeholders like RDG. So if you or your organisation needs support during this period, do get in touch with me via email at kate.jennings@riagb.org.uk

Looking to the Future As we look to the future, its important to consider the role rail can play in getting the economy back on its feet. Visibility of upcoming work will be critical. As businesses decided how they ramp up, a long term view of Government investment will help them plan. It is even more essential now 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

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HS2 - and a high speed network, please In this special article for the Update, we hear from Deb Carson Head of Operations at High Speed Rail Group on the benefits that HS2 will bring to the UK, its economy and regions. To secure the best future for all parts of Britain, we need an economy that is balanced across all of our regions. Having considered the most recent analysis of the HS2 project, which pointed out that suggested ‘alternatives’ would not just take longer, but also be very disruptive and bring fewer benefits, the High Speed Rail Group fully supported the governments conclusion to proceed with the project in full back in February. We have long advocated that the project is essential, and irreplaceable, to the Government’s goal of fixing the “north-south divide” – and that it will transform our transport networks between many of Britain’s largest cities. Without HS2 the country has no strategy to address these well documented capacity and connectivity challenges and deliver the much needed transformation of regional economies across the country. With UK now finding itself in lockdown, and with passenger numbers having plummeted as a result, the imperative for projects like HS2, and indeed the development of a wider HSR network, become more important. This crisis will reshape the UK in ways that are impossible to imagine or predict, but it’s clear that more – and better – rail services will be part of the overall solution.

target brings. As the most ambitious transport scheme in generations, constructing HS2 inevitably has a carbon footprint, but with its scale comes an opportunity to catalyse change across the industry and supply chains. The high-speed rail supply chain is already making significant achievements in driving down design and construction carbon and will continue to do so as the project progresses.

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The Role of High Speed Rail Group

Without HS2 the country has no strategy to address these well documented capacity and connectivity challenges and deliver the much needed transformation of regional economies across the country.

The HSR Group has always supported the delivery of HS2 in full as the first step towards the longer-term creation of a national high speed rail network reaching all parts of Britain. Both the UK and Scottish Government’s aim continues to be to deliver 3 hour journey times from London to both Edinburgh and Glasgow but with no date for completion specified, we will continue to make the case for extending the benefit of high-speed rail to Scotland, North Wales and across the whole of England. The High Speed Rail Group was established to promote the far-reaching benefits of high-speed rail and its role in securing sustained economic growth in the UK. We continue to actively seek new members to support our wide and varied programme of activity. Membership provides the opportunity to engage with key rail influencers and decision makers, attend events with ministers, senior government officials, MPs, mayors and council leaders as well as the HS2 Ltd leadership, wider rail industry, Network Rail and with projects including Northern Powerhouse Partnership and Midlands Engine Rail.

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The benefits of HS2 HS2 is already generating new jobs, boosting skills and strengthening the UK rail, construction and manufacturing supply chains not just in London and the larger cities, but also beyond those places with dedicated HS2 stations. The potential is much greater still as the rolling stock and construction programme takes shape. And an argument that is yet to be properly aired – and in fact that has been consistently undervalued up until recently – is the part that HS2 has to play in helping the UK to reach its targets to become carbon neutral by 2050. HS2, when completed, will be the “net zero spine” of the UK’s transport network, whilst providing the rail capacity needed to significantly shift travel away from polluting road and air. Our members are acutely aware of the challenges to industry that the net zero carbon 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

Bolt on with RIA Membership You can find out more about membership levels on our website: https://www.rail-leaders.com/membership. If you’d like to speak to our members about the value that they get from being part of the group then please get in touch. We also offer a cost effective membership package to SME’s – as a bolt on to your Railway Industry Association membership – get in touch to find out more. We look forward to welcoming you to the group at this exciting time for the rail industry.

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RIA Anniversary

2020 is RIA's 145th anniversary, marking nearly a century and a half of RIA representing the UK rail supply community. A lavish dinner in London on 13 February provided an opportunity for RIA members and the industry to celebrate. It's not every year you turn 145. So when 2020 arrived, the Railway Industry Association took the opportunity to celebrate at our first Gala Dinner at the Landmark Hotel in Marylebone, London. Attended by nearly 300 RIA Members and industry leaders, the Dinner provided the opportunity to look back at the origins of RIA, as well as looking at what the future will hold too. But what is the history of RIA?

Yet, when the amalgamation of the two companies was rejected by Parliament, the London & North Western Railway continued to supply L&YR with locomotives, providing 25 out of the 50 the company required in 1875 - placing London & North Western Railway in direct competition with the manufacturers who would have otherwise supplied L&YR. Ephraim Hutchings, the In April 1875, the major first Secretary (Director manufacturers met and agreed to General) of the LMA pursue legal action again the London & North Western Railway. On 4 June 1875, they set up the 'Locomotive Manufacturer's Association' to protect the interests of the locomotive builders. Ephraim Hutchings was appointed the first Secretary of the Association. A High Court injunction on the London & North Western Railway was obtained on 16 December 1875, marking success for the Association. Between 1877 and 1880 the Association fought a number of legal disputes to prohibit the manufacturing of locomotives by railway companies, unless explicitly stated. This only changed in 1968 when the Transport Act allowed railway workshops to manufacture equipment for others.

The Founding of the Locomotive Manufacturers' Association RIA is almost as old as the railways themselves. In the 1800s, British railways were unusual in that the larger companies built most of their locomotives and rolling stock themselves, with the locomotive manufacturers concentrating on the export market. However, by the early 1870s the company workshops had spare capacity and decided they should try and utilise their capabilities to start building locomotives for other railways. Many companies also chose to amalgamate with other railway operators. In 1872/3, the London & North Western Railway began exploring a merger with the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (L&YR) and whilst this took place, they provided a number of locomotives to L&YR from their vast Crewe workshops.

The Development of RIA Until 1957, the Locomotive Manufacturer's Association's membership was limited to the builders of complete locomotives. However, in 1957 the organisation expanded to encompass those companies in the lower tiers of the supply chain, who were just as integral in manufacturing locomotives - and an industry that was growing rapidly with the advent of electric traction. The organisation became known as the Locomotive and Allied Manufacturers Association (LAMA). In 1971, the organisation took on its present title - the Railway Industry Association - as its membership broadened to include companies involved in the provision of infrastructure for rail. This was mainly due to the work of George Ramshaw Curry, who joined what was then the Locomotive Manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association as Assistant Director and was appointed Director in 1954. Over the next 31 years, he was responsible for the progressive expansion of the then LAMA and its transition

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to RIA. Retiring in October 1985, Curry had seen the gradual expansion of RIA's membership, influence and agenda. He was well-liked in the industry and was known for always being conscious that, in a technology-based industry, it was people who made things happen. Many engineers and managers throughout the industry benefited from his personal interest in their careers. In recognition of his immense contribution to the railway industry, George Curry was made a Companion of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in October 1985, a rare distinction awarded to those non-engineers who have rendered important services to mechanical engineering. He died in June 1986 after a brief illness; but his legacy lives on, particularly through the George Ramshaw Curry Lectures organised by the IMechE, given by current RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan this year. As RIA welcomed a wider membership, its services and offerings continued to develop too. RIA become more involved in promoting the rail industry overseas, in continuing to lobby Government for the rail sector, providing technical advice and providing more networking events and conference. All these things it still does to this day. RIA produced RailPower , a quarterly magazine free for railway and government officers at home and overseas, similar to RIA's current Update. RIA also provided training courses for overseas railway engineers in the track, motive power, signalling and telecommunications sector and as of 2000, more than 450 engineers from 70 different countries had attended RIA courses. Following privatisation, RIA's membership expanded to include a number of functions previously held by British Rail, including the Rolling Stock Leasing Companies and Infrastructure Service Companies. On 5 April 2000, under Director-General Jeremy Candfield, RIA moved to its current premises at Headfort Place, which was opened by the then-Chairman of the Shadow Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) Sir Alastair Morton. Now, RIA has over 300 members. However, its mission remains very much the same as when it was established - to promote the value of the rail supply community across the UK.

Guests celebrate at the 145 Anniversary Gala Dinner

Landmark Hote for a Gala Dinner to look back and celebrate 145 years of RIA. CompĂ¨red by celebrity record producer and Rail Benefit Fund President Pete Waterman OBE, the evening began with a speech from RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan outlining the current work of the Association in representing members and the rail supply sector. Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines OBE then spoke about his vision for the rail industry over the coming years, highlighting the strong relationship that Network Rail has developed with RIA. He invited rail suppliers, as well as the wider industry, to work with the infrastructure manager to deliver a rail system that provides for passengers and freight users. Following dinner, comedian and TV personality Lucy Porter had the audience in stiches with her stand-up routine. There was also live music and dancing later in the evening.

To the next 145 years! The Gala Dinner provided an opportunity to look back at the last 145 years and celebrate RIA's history. However, the Association remains very much focused on the future, and will continue to present the modern, dynamic and innovative rail supply sector we have in the UK. We'd like to thank all our members who help us achieve this. And we look forward to our 150th anniversary coming up in only five short years!

A Night to Celebrate Nearly 300 RIA members and industry professionals came together for a night of celebrations on 13 February 2020 at the

We would like to thank Gala Dinner sponsor Porterbrook for supporting our 145th anniversary celebrations.

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Exports UK on display at Middle East Rail In February, RIA in partnership with Intec, collaborated on a UK Pavilion at Middle East Rail in Dubai. The exhibition included 27 UK companies and 14 of the UK exhibitors were given DIT TAP grants for SME’s worth £1,407 each. The exhibition provided a great insight on how the Middle Eastern rail market is growing and the terrific opportunities for RIA members and UK companies. Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris MP supported and toured the UK Pavilion whilst engaging in the wider programme of activity. A highlight of Middle East Rail was the networking reception jointly hosted by Her Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai, Andrew Jackson, RIA and Intec, held in the Residence

UK exhibitors at the GREAT branded pavilion

Garden, the British Embassy with over 180 international, local and UK guests attending. The reception was sponsored by Bentley Systems and Bombardier Transportation and provided an ideal occasion for the UK’s Rail Minister keynote speech.

Visegrad Group see UK High Speed Rail The Visegrád Group (V4) - a cultural and political alliance of four Central European countries, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia - have announced their intention to build a high-speed railway line connecting Warsaw and Budapest via Bratislava and Brno. Following the announcement, the V4 sent 32 rail officials in January to seek UK expertise on high speed rail development. RIA had the opportunity to collaborate with DIT in Poland to deliver a programme to support the visit. The programme included a full day and half of seminars

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hosted by the Bentley Academy, covering many different aspects of high speed development. Representatives from DfT, HS2, Jacobs, PWC, Atkins, Bechtel Infrastructure, SPI, Arup, and Bentley spent the day The delegates took a trip on High Speed One sharing expertise on the HS2 project Javelin Class 395 trains during the visit with the visitors. The visit also included a phenomenal networking dinner at the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Richard Faulkner with the visitors also seeing various key sites for high-speed rail in the UK. This included a tour of London St Pancras, a briefing on HS1 with a journey and tour of Ebbsfleet and Stratford stations and a networking lunch with RIA members at St Pancras. On a whole the visit was successful and was a great opportunity to share UK expertise on High-Speed rail. Thanks to all who joined us.

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RIA and DIT join forces to deliver Export Webinars Throughout May, RIA has been organising a mini-series of webinars in partnership with the Department of International Trade (DIT), to support UK rail companies looking to export. In each webinar, attendees hear from DIT Trade Advisors and some guest speakers from across a number of European countries on the opportunities to UK companies in their respective markets. The three webinars include: • Austria, Portugal, Spain & Switzerland held on 6 May 2020; • Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (including a Rail Baltica update) held on 11 May 2020; and • Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to be held on 27 May 2020, 2 to 3.30pm In the first webinar, attendees heard from Carina Gastelberger of DIT Austia, who provided an overview of the Austrian rail industry and the Austrian Federal Railways. She was joined by Sofia Carvalhais, Senior Trade & Investment Adviser at DIT Portugal who emphasised the opportunities available in the country, and the final speaker Daniela Schild, Trade Officer for DIT Switzerland who stressed there are many opportunities for UK suppliers in Switzerland including in digital transformation, cyber security, energy,

InnoTrans moves to 27 - 30 April 2021 Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the halting of international travel, it has been announced that InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for rail technology held in Berlin, will be moved to 27 - 30 April 2021. RIA organises three UK ‘GREAT branded’ pavilions in Halls 2.2, 23b and 11.2 and have moved the bookings to the new show next year, with only five stand spaces now remaining on our pavilions. Please note, Trade Access Programme (TAP) grants for SME exhibitors are not currently available for InnoTrans, following the move of date. If you have any questions about the trade show, do get in contact with Neil Walker - details to the right. 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

The second webinar covered the opportunities in Eastern European nations

efficiency/sustainability, punctuality, smart maintenance and refurbishment. The second webinar included an overview of the Rail Baltica project by Mark Loader, the Chief Program Management Officer of Rail Baltica. Loader was followed by Maya Soak, Innovation Manager for Estonian Railways Ltd, who spoke about the nation's plans to electrify the network. The final speakers were Gundars Ābols, from Latvian Railways, and Andrius Žilėnas from Lithuanian Railways and Mantas Kaušylas from Lietuvos geležinkelių infrastruktūra, all of which spoke about the Rail Balitica project from their country's perspective. The final webinar will take place on 27 May - it is free to attend and open to all. Register via the RIA website (www. riagb.org.uk) Members are reminded that these presentations are available in the Export Community Page within the Members area of the RIA website.

Network Rail to provide references to suppliers Network Rail has announced that from 1 May 2020, references will be provided for use by UK suppliers when bidding for overseas contracts or an export opportunity. Under this new measure, Network Rail suppliers will have the option to request a reference in writing, either on completion of a contract or following a period of 12 months of continuous work. Network Rail’s move to provide references for UK suppliers was one of the key asks of the Rail Sector Deal, as part of the Exports Pillar. RIA is the delivery partner for the Exports Pillar, working with Champion Noel Travers of Unipart Rail. Welcoming the announcement,

Minister for Exports Graham Stuart MP said: “This new reference scheme will help to showcase UK firms’ experience and expertise to buyers around the world and I am delighted that Network Rail is now offering this support for UK exports."

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Technical & Innovation Unlocking Innovation moves online RIA's well regarded Unlocking Innovation events moved online in April for a series of daily webinars exploring 'Digital Journeys for Passengers and Rail Freight'. All recordings are available to members on the RIA website. With Coronavirus meaning the Unlocking Innovation event couldn't take place in person, the conference instead was transformed into five daily webinars over the week of 20 April. The event, themed Digital Journeys for Passengers and Rail Freight was due to take place in Leeds during the Leeds Digital Festival, but instead over 500 attendees joined online over the week. Day 1: Working in rail for the first time The first webinar on Monday 20 April looked at working in rail for the first time, with Network Rail's Karl ButlerGarnham setting out why businesses should get into rail. Butler-Garnham set out how Network Rail have £245m in direct funding for R&D - “an incredible amount of money that we have really not had before in this space”. When this funding is combined with external funding of £112m, it adds up to £357m being available during the timespan known within the rail sector as Control Period 6 (CP6) – from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024. He was also joined by David Davey of Engineering Integration, Peter Hicks of Open Train Times and Emily Kent of OneBigCircle, who each gave elevator pitches on their innovation products. Day 2: Better journeys for passengers Day Two saw Claire Cardosi, who is Head of Digital Decisioning for LNER and whose routes run from London Kings Cross to Inverness in Scotland, outline her team’s challenges in terms of digital engagement with passengers. 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

The University of Birmingham’s Dr John Easton also gave developments on rail data research. Dr Easton described “big improvements in industry vision for data handling”, highlighting UKRRIN’s Rail Research Data Platform as a cross-industry platform for data-led research. Liam Henderson of WatchMyTrain, Mark Bird of Blackbox Company UK and Xingje Shen of the‘Passenger Assist’ app for people with disabilities, gave the Elevator Pitches.

- from Yves Sterbak-Dicke who described his firm Protostellar and Lucy Prior of 3Squared Ltd discussed her Sheffieldbased firm’s software expertise. Day 4: Implementing MaaS

‘Mobility as a Service’ (MaaS) in the rail sector came under scrutiny in the fourth session. Felicity Osborn, Programme manager at Network Rail, and Alex Weedon, Director of SME Development at Connected Places Catapult (CPC), kicked off RIA’s penultimate webinar by setting out MaaS-related initiatives they are involved in. Osborn focused on ‘Innovation Programme 4’, which is part of the pan-European Shift2Rail R&D collaboration programme, and the opportunities for SMEs to get involved in three projects entitled ‘Connective’, The opportunities for Network Rail's R&D Programme, set out ‘Cohesive’ and ‘MaaSive’. They on the first day's webinar were joined by elevator pitchers Sam Bussey of Instrumentel, Rene Perkins of CityMaaS and Alex Day 3: Better use of rail freight Shapland-Howes from Tandem. The potential for better use of data to Day 5: Mass Transit for Leeds improve the prospects for rail freight came under the spotlight during day The final webinar looked at a 21st Century three. Mass Transit system for Leeds City Region’, with West Yorkshire Combined Authority Greg March, Head of Planning and looking at how the city can build more Resource at Rail Operations Group, and connected local travel. Tom Gifford, Head Prof Amar Ramudhin, Director of the of Transformational Connectivity at WYCA, Logistics Institute at the University of gave an update on the region’s transport Hull both spoke about how they were ambitions. enthusiastic about increasing the use of data and, crucially, finding the best ways The final two pitches came from to put that data to use could help shift Adam Stead, Founder and Chief Executive freight onto Britain’s rail network. of Apollo Rail, and Mike Lloyd, Chief Executive of Jnction. There were also two elevator pitches

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Survey reveals more to be done on boosting industry innovation confidence A survey of around 300 rail business representatives has revealed the importance of innovation to the sector, but that far more needs to be done to build the industry's confidence as an innovative sector. The survey revealed that: • The majority of the respondents, 84%, consider innovation very important within the rail industry; • None of the respondents felt that the rail sector was ‘extremely innovative’, with only 4% saying

it was ‘very innovative’ and 46% saying it was ‘quite innovative’ – 50% said it was ‘hardly innovative’ or ‘not innovative at all’; and • In comparison, when thinking about other sectors, 73% of respondents thought automotive was either extremely or very innovative. The equivalent figures were 52% for defence, 31% for finance and 27% for transport in general. Additionally, 1 in 3 respondents

Recent Technical Interest Groups Vehicle Track Interface Technical Interest Group webinar VTIG met on the 7 May with 35 RIA members in attendance. Andy Doherty of Network Rail, provided the mirror function by reporting on the RSSB Vehicle/Track System Interface Committee. Dr. Yann Bezin of Huddersfield Institute of Railway Research presented their latest work on Switches and Crossings and Prof. Bridget Eickhoffat from RSSB, updated the Group on the latest work in the Vehicle/Track Traction Adhesion Group. Signalling & Telecoms Technical Interest Group webinar Our SigTIG webinar took place on 28 April with over 120 RIA members in attendance. David Clarke outlined the Digital Railway Strategy agreed as part of the Sector

Deal, Network Rail's Andrew Simmons reviewed the T190+ and ETCS Level 2 Limited Supervision projects and a team from Fraser Nash Consulting discussed the benefits of applying a data science approach to signalling. John Richmond from Park Signalling presented their IP Enabled Token Working System. Information Management Group webinar IMG took place on 15 April with 50 RIA members attending. Phani Chinchapatnam of Network Rail, covered his team’s work on the ENRICH programme. Sopra Steria’s Peter Curtis shared their work on RSSB’s Valuation of Data programme. We heard from the National Cyber Security Centre who provided two speakers. Find out more about future TIGs at www.riagb.org.uk

Join us for the next Unlocking Innovation Unlocking Innvoation will return for the week commencing 29 June 2020 for another webinar series. This time, Unlocking Innovation will look at how the Digital Railway programme is evolving into ‘business as usual’ for the Network Rail Regions as the first roll-out projects commence. 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

said procurement processes had the greatest impact on innovation in rail, whilst 41% said availability of innovation funding would. The results were a surprise to the Team at RIA, due to the many innovations across the sector. They will be used to inform RIA's Unlocking Innovation Programme, which seeks to promote the image of the sector as innovative. The poll will be repeated each year. Programme is held in partnership with Network Rail’s R&D Portfolio and UKRRIN.

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The event will also showcase the University of Birmingham’s work which will become a key part of the Digital Railway roll-out. Attendance is free and open to all - you can register via the RIA website, by going to the 'Events' tab and selecting 'Open to All' events - www.riagb.org.uk

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Events & Information RIA events go virtual Due to the impact of Coronavirus, RIA will be holding its Special & Technical Interest Groups and Unlocking Innovation events online through webinars. The events will still provide the opportunity to hear from senior policy makers and decision makers in the industry on key technical and policy issues. Upcoming webinars include: • 27 May: RIA Exports Webinar with representatives from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden • 28 May: Safety, Standards & Sustainability Technical Interest Group, Webinar • 11 June: Infrastructure Technical Interest Group, • 23 June: Traction & Rolling Stock Technical Interest Group • 25 June: Infrastructure Clients Interface Group

Partnership with announced RIA and railbusinessdaily.com (RBD) and have joined forces to help raise the profile of the trade body’s members, and the UK rail supply community more widely. The new partnership will see RIA members given a range of discounts for RBD services, including: • One free news story every 12 months for RIA members • 30% discount on websites • 30% discount on copywriting and graphic design • 20% reduction on normal rates for photography, animation and videography • 20% reduction on normal rates for media training and presentation skills. Find out more by contacting dan@ railbusinessdaily.com 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

• 14 August: Train Clients Interface Group • 16 August Information Management Group There are also regular meetings of the SME Group, to discuss Coronavirus related issues. RIA will continue to monitor the situation and may move webinars to 'in-person' events in future, should Government guidance change. To see all upcoming RIA events, go to www.riagb.org.uk and click on 'Events'. Past webinar recordings can be found on the Member Services page. There are sponsorship opportunities for RIA webinars - find out more by contacting Rose Garber (details opposite).

Member News service launches RIA has launched a new area for Members to promote their latest news stories and press releases. The Members News area on the RIA website provides a platform for member companies to share new products, developments and best practice, and to showcase their good news stories. It is a free of charge service, exclusively available to RIA members, with each story posted below and shared on RIA's Twitter and Linkedin accounts as well as being included in our weekly RIA Mail. If you would like a story posted, please email lesley.mukenge@riagb. org.uk or visit the Press Office drop down menu on the RIA website. Guidelines on providing articles can be found on the RIA Member News page.

New SME Group Chair & Vice Chair announced Following an election by SME members, the new Chair and Vice Chair of the RIA SME Group have been announced. John Chappell of CPC Project Services and Lucy Prior of 3Squared are the new Chair and Vice Chair respectively. They'll take over from Simon Babes of Movement Strategies who was Chair for 2019/20. Congratulations to both, and thanks to Simon Babes for his fantastic work in the role!

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Kate Jennings joins RIA from the Department for Transport Registrations are now open for the 12th edition of the RIA Innovation Conference, taking place on 2 and 3 June 2020 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. Our Innovation Conference provides a unique opportunity for engagement between RIA Members and invited representatives from the wider rail industry, as well as from academia and innovation bodies. Regular participants

include Network Rail, London Underground, HS2, DfT, BEIS, ORR, Train Operating Companies, and more. Kate has already been working with a number of RIA members, including steerheading RIA's Coronavirus response.

Contacting staff during Coronavirus

Based on the Government guidance, RIA is now implementing a “socialdistancing” policy, so no meetings or events will be held at Headfort Place until further notice. RIA members and stakeholders should be aware that all RIA team members will now be working from home, and will be available directly by email and mobile phone. Contact details are available on the RIA website under the Coronavirus Information Hub and in the Member Services area. RIA Team members can also be contacted by email throughout this period. 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

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Katherine Anchorena Senior Marketing & Events Manager

RIA Senior Marketing & Events Manager Katherine Anchorena has a baby girl! We are happy to announce that RIA’s Senior Marketing & Events Manager Katherine Anchorena has had a baby girl! Astrid Marmanillo Anchorena – pictured here in full bunny regalia – was born on 20 March at 9.13pm, and mother and baby are both well. Astrid is Katherine’s second child, and joins older brother Oliver in the Anchorena household. The morning after the birth, Katherine wrote to RIA colleagues, saying “She is

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perfect! We are both doing Welcome to the world baby great”. Astrid! Katherine’s line manager, Operations Director Gaynor Pates, was also very happy with the news. She drew the name ‘Astrid’ in the office sweepstake! (though underhand collaboration is suspected by colleagues…).

GEM Award Winners announced There have been a number of Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award winners over 2020, each of whom have put in extra effort to support RIA and its members. In January, the winner was Isabella Lawson, followed by Katherine Anchorena in March and Milda Manonmaityte and Kate Jennings in March. Congratulations to all! Each recieved a voucher for a retailer of their choice. A reminder that RIA members can recommend any RIA staff member to recieve a GEM Award. If you would like to recommend a staff member, please contact RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan at darren.caplan@riagb.org.uk

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Welcome to New Members

Interested in Membership? Find out about the benefits of becoming a RIA Member by contact Membership Engagement Manager Rose Garber on rose.garber@riagb.org.uk All RIA members can be found at www.riagb.org.uk ÂŠ 2020 Railway Industry Association Produced by: Railway Industry Association Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions on this Update. Please circulate to your colleagues. 22 Headfort Place, London SW1X 7RY +44 (0) 207 201 0777

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