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.
How Midlands Rail Hub can close the productivity gap
A new report from Midlands Connect reveals that towns and cities along the Midlands Rail Hub route could benefit from a £14 billion annual economic...
Dan Benn Fri, 09/12/2025 - 09:29DfT re-commits to rail project in Union Connectivity Review response
The Department for Transport has announced further funding for rail upgrades in response to Lord Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review, which was...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 12/11/2023 - 11:04Vegetable oil to power Chiltern Railways train fleet
Chiltern Railways has taken a major step towards a greener future by becoming the first train operator in the UK to use hydrotreated vegetable oil...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:51Repairs and upgrades set to take place between Coventry and Oxford
Major upgrades on the Midlands Corridor, stretching from Oxford to Leamington Spa are due to begin at the end of the month, Network Rail has confirmed...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 07/24/2023 - 13:14HS2 Curzon Street development on course as Transport Secretary pays visit
Transport Secretary Mark Harper is visiting the West Midlands today (July 17) with his Australian counterpart Catherine King to see the construction...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:14HS2 supply chain delivers £1.7bn boost to the West Midlands
According to new figures released today from HS2 Ltd, 422 West Midlands companies have received a share of over £1.7bn in contract awards over the...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 03/17/2023 - 09:28£60m cash injection to bolster West Midlands Metro expansion
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A cash injection of £60m has been awarded to Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to aid in the completion of the next phase of the Wednesbury to...
Elliot Griffiths Thu, 03/16/2023 - 12:05
RTM Issue 148
Keeping the North's flagship rail upgrade on track and on budget
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.
