UK: Transport for London has joined the Rail Supply Group’s export reference scheme which provides simplified project references for suppliers who are seeking to sell their products or services overseas. Network Rail and HS2 Ltd already participate.
‘At the Rail Supply Group we’ve been working closely with government and major project sponsors to significantly grow UK exports and help position rail businesses in the global rail market’, said Jake Rudham, RSG Industry Export & Inward Investment Champion and Marketing Director at Unipart Rail. ’As one of the most internationally recognised brands in the world, TfL is supporting UK rail business seeking opportunities overseas.’
Philip Hewson, Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at TfL, said ‘by helping our supply chain to grow their share of the global rail market we are not only encouraging the country’s economy to thrive, we are also supporting them so they can grow, driving further productivity and benefits for all.’
Neil Walker, Exports Director at the Railway Industry Association, said ‘as companies across the sector tell us, having an easy and accessible way to get references from these organisations goes a long way in supporting their ability to export abroad. As the government looks to build a truly Global Britain through new trade policies, schemes like this will be pivotal in supporting UK businesses to sell their products and services across the globe and demonstrates government and industry working together positively to further enable UK exporters.’
