Camp Hill line stations are on track Camp Hill Construction

Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands has visited the construction site of the new Kings Heath Railway Station which is set to see the return...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 04/07/2025 - 08:56
Unlocking Opportunities in the Midlands Rail Sector Midlands City Centre

The East and West Midlands form the backbone of England, serving as a crucial corridor for rail passenger and freight services that seamlessly connect...

jonathand@cogn… Tue, 12/10/2024 - 13:34
Ambitious Midlands-Northwest Rail Link Proposal Unveiled A fast train

A private sector consortium has unveiled ambitious plans for a new 80km rail link connecting the Midlands with Northern towns and cities. The Midlands...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 09/16/2024 - 08:19
West Midlands HS2: Major Tunnel Milestone Achieved HS2 and BBV Team with Liam Byrne

The construction of HS2’s gateway to Birmingham takes a leap forward as the huge 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine (TBM) digging the first bore of...

jonathand@cogn… Thu, 08/29/2024 - 08:51
HS2 seeks contractors for Solihull Automated People Mover Automated People Mover lake view

HS2 has launched a new market engagement exercise for its elevated transport system, with companies interested in delivering the infrastructure...

Peter Johnson Wed, 04/10/2024 - 11:58
Supporting major transport in the Midlands Supporting major transport in the Midlands

Ahead of TransCityRail Midlands, Rail Technology Magazine spoke to Andrew Dugdale, Systra’s Market Director for Rail, Metros, LRT and Highways, about...

Louis Morris Wed, 02/28/2024 - 15:56
Research outlines HS2 economic uplift for West Midlands Aerial view of a Birmingham cityscape skyline with city centre

A new report has identified that billions of pounds worth of economic benefits can be unlocked in the West Midlands with the delivery of HS2.

Over...

Dan Benn Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:51
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RTM Issue 145

METRO TUNNELLING WORK REMEMBERED ON THE PROJECT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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.

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