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.
Enhancement work making progress
Network Rail has confirmed that work has begun on the installation of foundations for a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres station.
Over the...
Dan Benn Fri, 07/12/2024 - 09:27Siemens Mobility and partners to advance hydrogen technology
Siemens Mobility has announced that it will cooperate with Tyczka Hydrogen and Smart Train Lease in the hydrogen railway sector to provide solutions...
Peter Johnson Fri, 06/28/2024 - 12:20Germany’s first Siemens battery trains in use
Regional transport in the Ortenau region of Germany is has taken the next step to becoming even more environmentally friendly, thanks to the...
Dan Benn Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:30Collaborating for sustainable rail mobility
Alstom has announced that it has partnered with AtkinsRéalis and Polytechnique Montréal to develop a programme of training that will drive...
Dan Benn Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:57HS2 freight milestone
HS2 has confirmed that the equivalent of 101,000 HGV movements have been taken off roads thanks to a small railhead.
Through the Quainton...
Dan Benn Mon, 03/04/2024 - 13:08Danish Railways Unveils new Sleek Talgo-built Intercity Trains
Danish State Railways (DSB) has unveiled the first of its brand-new Talgo 230 intercity trains. These state-of-the-art trains are set to revolutionise...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 01/29/2024 - 10:33GTR charts course for carbon neutrality by 2050
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK's largest train operator, has underscored its commitment to mitigating climate change as it unveiled its...
richardw@cogni… Fri, 01/26/2024 - 10:52Italian operator orders more Hydrogen trains
Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) has doubled down on its commitment to hydrogen-powered transport, ordering three additional...
richardw@cogni… Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:33Global Centre of Rail Excellence and Getzner Partner to Drive Innovation in Railway Technology
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The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) and Getzner, a European leader in vibration isolation technology and superstructure protection, have...
richardw@cogni… Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:15
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.
