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.
GTR’s 717 passes ETCS software upgrade test with flying colours

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, has successfully upgraded one of its Class 717 Great Northern trains to the...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 02/13/2025 - 09:53Hitachi Rail signs framework agreement
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Hitachi Rail has been awarded a major framework agreement by Deutsche Bahn. The agreement, finalised at the end of 2024 and part of a 6.3 billion...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 02/13/2025 - 09:47
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.