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.
Foundations complete for HS2's Old Oak Common high speed station

The foundations for Britain's newest high-speed railway station have been completed at Old Oak Common in London, marking a significant step forward...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 02/11/2025 - 09:14Update on ‘revolutionary’ new bridge at Stowmarket rail station

Work has commenced on a groundbreaking project to install a new type of footbridge at Stowmarket rail station. This station will be the first in the...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:52Swietelsky AG acquires British company Harry Needle Railroad Company Ltd (HNRC)

Swietelsky AG, one of Europe's leading construction companies in the field of rail infrastructure, announces the successful acquisition of 100% of the...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 01/29/2025 - 12:44Network Rail's Five-Point Plan Enhances Euston Station: Improved Passenger Experience and Facilities

Network Rail and its train operating partners have announced progress against their five-point plan to enhance the customer experience at Euston...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/03/2025 - 09:09Revolutionary Cliff Resilience Project Saves Devon's Iconic Coastal Railway!

The resilience work on the Devon cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe, aimed at safeguarding the iconic coastal railway line, has been successfully...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 12/19/2024 - 08:46Slade Green Train Depot Unveils Major Upgrades

The Slade Green train maintenance depot has received a multi-million pound investment, introducing a new wheel lathe, carriage wash, and extended...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:33An Overwhelming YES for Liverpool Street station’s Transformation Plans

Three out of four passengers are in support of Network Rail Property’s new plans to make Liverpool Street station future fit. The station, which...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 12/12/2024 - 08:45A New Station for Milford Haven

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet has agreed an additional £1.4m of capital funding, alongside grant funding, to support a Milford Haven Public...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:10Salford Crescent Upgrade: New Platform to Improve Train Flow
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Network Rail is set to build a third platform at Salford Crescent station, enhancing passenger flow and reducing train delays by adding flexibility
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RTM Issue 145
METRO TUNNELLING WORK REMEMBERED ON THE PROJECT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

TransCityRail
South \ 10.07.25
Scotland \ 09.10.25
North \ 06.11.25
Mids \ 26.02.26
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.