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.
Rail safety lessons enter national curriculum as VR technology helps protect young people
Schoolchildren across England will now receive life-saving rail safety education as part of the national curriculum, marking a significant step...
Dan Benn Tue, 09/08/2026 - 10:11Lumo and Hull Trains release stark near miss footage to mark Rail Safety Week
Leading open access operators Lumo and Hull Trains have published dramatic new footage highlighting the serious risks posed by misuse of level...
Dan Benn Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:22East Suffolk Line Level Crossings Upgraded Ahead of Sizewell C Rail Freight Increase
Level crossings along the East Suffolk line are being upgraded with new technology to significantly improve safety for road users, pedestrians and...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/13/2026 - 09:23Dangerous Overconfidence Among Young Adults Sparks Industry Wide Level Crossing Safety Campaign
New research released today has revealed a worrying level of overconfidence among young adults using railway level crossings across Britain – a trend...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 04/24/2026 - 09:42New partnership to strengthen safeguarding and support across rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway has partnered with Railway Children to enhance safeguarding and mental health support for vulnerable young people across...
Dan Benn Wed, 11/12/2025 - 10:26Powerful New Video Launches to Inspire Rail Safety Awareness Nationwide
The Rail Safe Friendly Programme (RSF), delivered by Learn Live UK, has released a new and deeply moving video, “Interview with Liz Ballantyne”...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 11/04/2025 - 09:09New Tools, Big Impact: How ORR Is Transforming Rail Safety Decision-Making!
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has welcomed the progress made by industry towards the recommendations it set out as part of joint work with the...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 09/19/2025 - 09:51Britain’s railway faces financial pressures despite efficiency
Britain’s railway continues to be one of the safest in Europe, according to the Office of Rail and Road, but the system is under strain from record...
Dan Benn Thu, 07/17/2025 - 11:37Showcasing Station Safety
LNER has championed collaboration at York Station, with colleagues joining representatives from British Transport Police (BTP), North Yorkshire Police...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 04/10/2025 - 09:14Emphasising the importance of teaching rail safety
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RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
TransCityRail
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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.
