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.
Northern driving social mobility and community impact
Northern, the UK’s second-largest train operator, has reaffirmed its commitment to social mobility, community investment, and economic growth across...
Dan Benn Tue, 09/09/2025 - 09:58Northern pushing for social mobility
Northern has confirmed that it has signed up to a national scheme that is committed to giving people equal opportunities.
This scheme will see the...
Dan Benn Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:45Northern Director and Tees Valley Mayor discuss ‘back to rail’ agenda
The new managing director of Northern, Tricia Williams, has sat down with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to discuss rail services in the region.
Bot...
Peter Johnson Tue, 07/23/2024 - 11:29Northern welcomes new managing director & chief operating officer in leadership switch
The train operator, Northern, has seen a major shake-up to its leadership positions this week as it welcomes a new managing director and chief...
Louis Morris Tue, 05/07/2024 - 08:31Northern Appoints Jason Wade as New Regional Director for the North East
Northern has announced the appointment of Jason Wade as its new regional director for the North East. Wade, currently the company's Head of Retail...
richardw@cogni… Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:39Northern encourage more women to join its network of drivers
As a marker for the culmination of Women’s History Month, the train operator Northern is urging for more women to apply for driver roles across its...
Elliot Griffiths Thu, 03/30/2023 - 10:56Northern apprenticeship scheme to deliver ‘fourfold’ increase to workforce
Northern, the second largest train operator in the UK, is about to expand its ever growing workforce, with projections for graduating apprentices from...
Elliot Griffiths Mon, 02/06/2023 - 10:04Northern bans transportation via e-scooters, hoverboards and e-skateboards across its network
In an effort to improve station and passenger safety across its network, Northern have announced the ban on all e-scooters, hoverboards and e...
Elliot Griffiths Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:45Northern employees to be trained to support vulnerable passengers
The train operator Northern are introducing an innovative inclusion process that will see the training of its 7,000-strong workforce in how to...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 07/29/2022 - 10:54The continuing improvement of Northern’s fleet
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Northern is continuing their programme of digital innovation within its fleet, as planned upgrades to the Class 333 trains will see passengers receive...
Elliot Griffiths Mon, 06/27/2022 - 10:30
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.
