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.
Doubts raised over deliverability of Northern Powerhouse Rail
A new report from the Public Accounts Committee has cast fresh uncertainty over the government’s long-promised Northern Powerhouse Rail programme...
Dan Benn Wed, 07/01/2026 - 12:57Northern Powerhouse Rail: NAO warns governance and growth alignment will make or break £45bn programme
The government’s flagship Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) has moved from years of debate to the hard graft of delivery—but its success hinges on...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 03/11/2026 - 10:44Government Signs Major Rail Deal with Greater Manchester & Liverpool, Advancing Northern Powerhouse Rail
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The UK government has entered a formal agreement with Greater Manchester to accelerate plans for a new high‑speed rail link between Liverpool and...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/23/2026 - 10:40
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.
