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.
Hitachi Rail delivers landmark signalling upgrade on Romania’s key rail corridor
Hitachi Rail has reached two major milestones in the modernisation of Romania’s railway network, successfully commissioning advanced electronic...
Dan Benn Tue, 08/18/2026 - 09:57Alstom delivers first Australind train into passenger service in western Australia
Alstom has marked a major milestone in Australian rail manufacturing with the successful introduction of the first Australind train into passenger...
Dan Benn Thu, 07/02/2026 - 10:12Cambridge South station opens, transforming connectivity across the region
Cambridge has taken a significant step forward in rail infrastructure with the opening of the new Cambridge South station, a £250 million investment...
Dan Benn Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:06Mayor unveils transformative public transport network
West Yorkshire’s regional leaders have unveiled the Weaver Network, a bold new identity for the region’s public transport system, marking a major step...
Dan Benn Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:06How HS2 can boost rural broadband
A new project from HS2 could support thousands of homes and businesses into accessing faster broadband connection.
Thanks to the plan, which will...
Dan Benn Fri, 08/09/2024 - 09:29Heathrow Express secures Track Access extension
Heathrow Express has secured an extension to its Track Access Agreement.
The airport rail link, which operates between London Heathrow and London...
Peter Johnson Thu, 07/04/2024 - 14:10High-speed mobile coverage comes to Elizabeth Line tunnels
The first tunnelled section of the Elizabeth Line has now been equipped with high-speed mobile coverage.
Passengers travelling on the five-mile...
Peter Johnson Thu, 07/04/2024 - 12:01High Speed Rail Group appoints new director
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has announced the appointment of HS1 Ltd’s Mattias Bjornfors to its board of directors.
Mattias has almost two...
Peter Johnson Mon, 07/01/2024 - 11:09Government committee scrutinises East West Rail
This morning saw the East West Rail Project scrutinised by the government’s transport committee, following a report from the National Audit Office.
... Dan Benn Wed, 03/06/2024 - 13:52Test Track Paves Way for Seamless Connectivity on Trains
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Innovative technology that promises high-speed internet and phone connectivity on trains can now be tested on a specially designed track.
The...
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RTM Issue 150
Learning from C3R
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.
