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 - 12:57White 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 - 10:29Amey Secures Major Network Rail Contract for Leeds–Sheffield Corridor Under Northern Powerhouse Rail
Amey has won a significant new contract with Network Rail to deliver multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the strategic Leeds–Sheffield...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 03/20/2026 - 11:03Government Signs Major Rail Deal with Greater Manchester & Liverpool, Advancing Northern Powerhouse Rail
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 - 10:40Manchester Set to Become the ‘Kings Cross of the North’
Greater Manchester leaders have hailed the government’s ambitious growth plan for the North, which includes a firm commitment to delivering Northern...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:04Government 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 - 11:22Budget brings few mentions to rail
This afternoon brought Rachel Reeves’ second Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, with some references to the future of the rail industry in the UK...
Dan Benn Wed, 11/26/2025 - 16:15Amey's Strategic Alliance: A New Era for Northern England's Rail Infrastructure!
Amey has been awarded a place on the Network Rail Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) to connect people, businesses, and communities...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:40Network Rail Eastern region launches new Development and Design Partnership Framework
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Network Rail's Eastern region has launched a new Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) to support the delivery of Northern Powerhouse...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:35
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.
