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.
Network Rail to Deliver £800,000 Brotherton Bridge Upgrade Over August Bank Holiday
Passengers travelling across parts of Yorkshire during the August bank holiday are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out an £800,000...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:32White Rose Rail Board Signals Delivery Phase for Northern Powerhouse Rail
Leaders from across Yorkshire and the national rail sector have formally launched the White Rose Rail Board, marking a significant step forward in...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:29Transpennine Route Upgrade delivers major West Yorkshire milestone as Huddersfield–Deighton works complete
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has reached another significant milestone in its mission to deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable rail...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:46Ticketing trial launched to modernise the rail network
Rail passengers across Leicester, Derby and Nottingham can now enjoy simpler, more flexible travel thanks to the launch of innovative digital...
Dan Benn Mon, 09/01/2025 - 09:09Transforming Yorkshire’s Railways: A Vision for Growth and Connectivity
A bold new plan to overhaul Yorkshire’s outdated rail infrastructure could unlock billions in economic growth and support the UK government’s broader...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 05/19/2025 - 09:03Inside the Battle to Complete White Rose Rail Station!
Regional leaders will be informed next week of plans to complete the delivery of a new White Rose Rail Station.
Situated on the Leeds to...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:05 West Yorkshire Rail Revolution: Mirfield Station's Game-Changing Upgrades!
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TRU has completed a series of Easter Weekend upgrades across West Yorkshire, which included significant changes to Mirfield station. |
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Grand Central Seeks to Extend Track Access Rights Beyond 2027
Grand Central has submitted its application to the rail regulator, the Office for Rail and Road (ORR), to extend its track access rights in Yorkshire...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:51TRU progress in West Yorkshire
The Transpennine Route Upgrade has reached the halfway mark between Dewsbury and Leeds, Network Rail has announced.
In the past three weeks since...
Louis Morris Fri, 11/08/2024 - 14:58Transpennine Route Upgrade: New Images and Public Consultation
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New images have been unveiled showcasing the upcoming changes to the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) between Stalybridge tunnel and Diggle...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 09/17/2024 - 09:23
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.