The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators values working with other organisations. Our strategic partners are leaders in the industry. They support the growth and success of rail, and we are proud to work with them in our efforts.
Explore our strategic partnerships below, using the links to learn more.
Our railway partnerships span a wide range of organisations, each bringing unique expertise and resources to the table. By working together with these important groups, we can effectively share knowledge and establish best practices. This helps us discover new opportunities that benefit the entire railway sector, leading to significant rail technology advancements.
One of our primary goals is to support and play a key role in rail industry innovation. Together with our railway partner organisations, we explore new technologies and methodologies that significantly enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in rail operations. This teamwork helps us not only solve current problems but also prepares us for future needs in the industry, including critical rail safety partnerships.
In addition to innovation, our railway collaboration efforts focus on tackling pressing rail industry challenges such as diversity, heritage, improving the passenger experience, and robust infrastructure development. Our sustainable rail partnerships are key to addressing these complex issues.
Delve deeper into our strategic railway partnerships. Each link provides you with important information about our collaborators, their contributions, and how we work together to improve rail transport initiatives.
Rail Forum is a national industry body that aims to unleash UK rail excellence. It supports rail businesses, connects industry leaders and stakeholders, provides insights, and represents its members’ interests at national and international levels.
The Heritage Railway Association is the UK-wide trade association and professional support body. It represents, protects, and promotes the interests of heritage and tourist railways, tramways, cliff railways, railway preservation groups, and related museums.
Women in Rail was established to improve diversity within the rail industry. It provides networking opportunities and support for women in the sector, encouraging widespread change by helping organisations adopt diversity strategies and promoting rail as an appealing career.
The Railway Engineers Forum is a multi-disciplinary body that provides a platform for professional railway engineers. Its primary aim is to promote best practices in railway engineering and to harmonise the activities of its constituent institutions.
Our railway charity partners play a crucial role in our mission to support the success of rail organisations, now and in the future.
They bring unique perspectives and expertise that significantly enhance our rail transport initiatives, particularly in areas like community engagement and social responsibility.
Through various programmes, our charity partners help us reach underserved populations, promote accessibility, and support educational initiatives related to rail transport. These efforts ensure that everyone can benefit from the advancements we are making in the rail sector development.
As we move forward, we remain dedicated to transparency and collaboration. We believe that by sharing our successes and challenges, we can inspire others to join us in this journey.
Railway Children is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children who are alone and at risk on the streets, particularly around transport hubs like railway stations.
The Transport Benevolent Fund (TBF) is a membership charity. It provides financial, health, and welfare benefits to those working in, or retired from, the public transport industry in Great Britain, along with their dependents.
The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is a charity providing support and advice to current, former, and retired railway people and their families across the UK. It helps with challenges such as illness, injury, or financial hardship.
Railway Mission is a Christian faith-based charity. It offers independent, confidential, and impartial pastoral care to the railway community and members of the public affected by rail operations.
Our academic partners play a crucial role in this mission. By collaborating with Glasgow Caledonian University and Keele University, we are able to create new opportunities across the rail industry.
By working with leading universities, CIRO delivers specialised rail industry specific courses that address a critical gap in educational offerings for the sector.
This allows us to co-create and deliver highly relevant qualifications, including the Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Masters courses.
We value the insights and feedback from our academic partners, as they provide a critical perspective on our initiatives. Their knowledge helps us improve our strategies. It ensures we make smart choices that follow best practices in the field.
Contact us today to discuss how we can work together to help create a better future for the rail industry.
