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.
Thorpe Park Rail Station Plans Move Forward as Public Consultation Opens
Residents, businesses and rail users are being invited to have their say on plans for the proposed Thorpe Park Rail Station, a major transport...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:56Major £3.2m Upgrade Begins on Historic Pepper Road Railway Bridge in Leeds
Work is now under way to strengthen the 132‑year‑old Pepper Road railway bridge in Leeds, securing its long‑term future for both rail services and...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/27/2026 - 15:36TRU completes major engineering milestone after a month
The Transpennine Route Upgrade has hit a major milestone, successfully completing 32 days of intensive engineering works designed to transform travel...
Dan Benn Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:17Government unveils ambitious Northern Powerhouse Rail plans
The government has announced that people across the North of England are set to benefit from ambitious new rail investment, as the Department for...
Dan Benn Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:22Leaders Unite to Demand Transformational Rail Investment Between Leeds and Sheffield
Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are heading to Westminster to advocate for major rail investment between the two city regions...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:24Electric Trains, Speed Boosts & More: What You Need to Know About the Leeds–York Rail Upgrade
Work is powering ahead on the Transpennine Route Upgrade between Leeds and York, with significant improvements scheduled throughout the festive season...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:31Transpennine Route Enhancements Revealed
During the festive season, significant enhancements were made across multiple sites on the Transpennine route, bringing passengers closer to faster...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 01/07/2025 - 08:50Consultation opens for new Leeds-Bradford tram network
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has opened a public consultation into possible routes for West Yorkshire Mass Transit phase one.
Phase one of...
Peter Johnson Tue, 07/16/2024 - 12:14Transport for the North debate merits of Network North
The Transport for the North board meeting has taken place today, as it formulates its response to the Network North announcement and how it will fit...
richardw@cogni… Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:31White Rose Station in Leeds reaches huge milestone
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A major construction milestone has been reached at the new White Rose Rail Station in south Leeds, with the installation of two new link bridges from...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 10/09/2023 - 09:51
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.
