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.
Flying Scouseman Hits Two Million Miles

A milestone has been reached by a Pendolino train on Avanti's West Coast route.
Named "Flying Scouseman" by readers of the Liverpool Echo in 2017...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 09/20/2024 - 08:15Milestone Reached in Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino Overhaul

The biggest overhaul of bogies belonging to Avanti West Coast's Pendolino fleet has reached a major milestone with the initial phase of project...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 09/13/2024 - 08:52Alstom completes UK’s largest ever fleet upgrade
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Avanti West Coast has welcomed the 56th and final refurbished Pendolino into its fleet, following an upgrade programme completed by Alstom.
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Peter Johnson Wed, 06/26/2024 - 11:41
RTM Issue 146
TAMING THE SONIC BOOM: How aerodynamics shaped HS2’s tunnel portals

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.