Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.
Tyne and Wear Metro Confirms £8.8m Control Room Upgrade to Boost Reliability
The Tyne and Wear Metro is set to undergo a major £8.8m upgrade to its control room systems, marking one of the most significant modernisation...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 03/10/2026 - 10:40All 46 New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Delivered, Marking Major Milestone in £362m Fleet Transformation
The £362 million Tyne and Wear Metro fleet modernisation has reached a pivotal milestone, with all 46 brand‑new Metro trains officially delivered to...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:20
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
TransCityRail
Scotland \ 04.06.26
Mids \ 09.07.26
South \ 15.10.26
North \ 05.11.26
TransCityRail is a series of regional, interactive and insightful events across the country bringing together leaders, collaborators, problem solvers and innovators in a creative and invigorating way.
This series of events supports and informs the whole of the rail industry and connects suppliers with buyers, specifiers, leaders and decision-makers looking to procure a wide variety of innovative products and services for their region.