Formidable Influence
We are dedicated to promoting a sustainable construction industry in UK rail by supporting our members.
Powerful connections
We bring stakeholders together to influence and advocate for a progressive rail industry by being their voice to buying organisations.
MORE ABOUT US
Creating the blueprint for contracting success
We have created a strong, vibrant, competitive and safe contracting market.
Our industry knowhow means that we can get essential information across to our members pertinent to their operations.
Collectively we make sure that the industry’s contractors’ voice is heard on important issues.
Supporting companies that work day-to-day to deliver, upgrade, and maintain the country’s infrastructure.
Proudly REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Key events every year to support growth and industry knowledge
We invite key decision makers and influencers to speak at our key events held throughout the year.
As a member - get access to all these events and some of the most important people in UK rail infrastructure.
Key speakers in 2025 include:
- Louise Mackay – Network Rail Senior Procurement Policy & Process Manager
- Alex Pond – City & Guilds
- Daniel Merritt – Connected Railway
- Martin Biggin – Trackworker Safety Projects
Past speakers in 2024 include:
- Nick Millington – Network Rail Director responsible for Safety Task Force
- Bill Cook – Head of Workforce Safety
- Ken Blackley – Commercial Director, Route Services
- Representatives from GLA – Good Work Standard
- Nathan Thomas – Network Rail Category Manager
- Rupert Lown – Group HSQE Director for N Rail
- Eoin O’Neil – Capital Delivery Director
- Ana Maria Castillo Serna – Southern Region
- Darrel Hickey & Richard Hamer – NW & C Region
- Steve Hewitt – Hazard Directory & Welfare
- Simon Morgan – Head of corporate HSQE
WHO CAN JOIN?
Promoting
integrity, growth and expertise
If your company is a rail industry contractor, you are eligible to join RICA.
Be part of a group striving for better as a combined force for railway contractors.
For organisations that play a pivotal role in our economy and support key workers across UK rail
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) representing the vast majority of all businesses in the rail industry
Those unique market makers that bring a wealth of experience and expertise delivering their specialist services
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A look at our members
Our members deliver most of the work taking place across Britain’s railways…here we showcase their capabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
A voice, access to key influencers and decision-makers, free events, business support and market insight and intelligence.
It is very easy. If you work as a contractor in UK rail we can onboard you within 24-hours. Contact us today to start your successful journey.
It's simple, all you do is register via the events page. There is a small charge for non-members, but for our valued members, they're completely free!
There is a joining fee of £400 and an annual fee of £875. We also have a special offer with our partners at Rail Industry Connect which is an annual fee of £900 and covers annual membership to RICA and to the unparalleled business support through Rail Industry Connect. This gives an overall saving of £375 per annum.
Yes, we require all our contractors to be RISQS accredited prior to applying for membership.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF RICA
Member Feedback
“RICA is helping us to make our people work-ready by guiding and advising on the required standards”.
Raj Sinha
MD, SWGR
“We joined RICA so that we can share our views and opinions with the rail industry’s influencers and decision-makers."
Andy Thorpe
MD, RT-IS Infrastructure