Useful Links for Railways

Derby & Derbyshire Rail Forum

www.derbyrailforum.org.uk

Derby & Derbyshire Rail Forum is at the heart of the rail industry. DDRF represents the largest cluster of rail companies in the world. Formed in 1993 to promote the area as a world class centre of rail excellence, DDRF has successfully maintained the area’s international reputation of excellence in rail engineering, design, manufacture and consultancy.

French Railways (SNCF) - Suppliers website

www.fournisseurs.sncf.com

Website for potential suppliers to French Railways (SNCF) with details of their procurement process, quality standards, guidance notes, current opportunities, technical specifications and forms. Much of the site, but not all, is also available in English.

Institute of Transportation, MOTC (Taiwan)

www.iot.gov.tw

The Institute of Transportation, MOTC website includes information on statistical trends, policies (in "White Book"), publications, news and links to other useful transportation site.

ORR - Office of Rail Regulation

www.rail-reg.gov.uk

ORR is an independent statutory body responsible for the regulation of the railways in Great Britain. Includes information about legislation, railway industry structure, operator contracts and statistics.

PKP (Polish Railways)

www.pkp.pl

Provides information about the Polish Railways. Available in Polish only.

Rail Alliance

www.railalliance.co.uk

Spanning all aspects of the railway sector and its supporting industries, the Rail Alliance provides businesses with opportunities to network, collaborate and innovate with both suppliers and customers.

UIC - International Union of Railways

www.uic.asso.fr

UIC is the world-wide organisation for international cooperation among railways and promotion of the rail transport mode. Provides information on projects and some free publications.

UNIFE - The Union of the European Railway Industries

www.unife.org

UNIFE represents European companies responsible for the design, manufacture, maintenance and refurbishment of guided land transport systems, subsystems and related equipments. Provides information about the industry, links and publications.