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.
Hither Green Station accessibility project reaches major milestone
A significant step forward has been made in the transformation of Hither Green station, with a new footbridge now open to passengers as part of the...
Dan Benn Mon, 10/05/2026 - 11:19Major Accessibility Milestone Reached at Hither Green Station as New Footbridge Installed
A significant step towards making Hither Green station fully accessible has been achieved, with a major piece of infrastructure successfully installed...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 05/07/2026 - 09:55Access for All reset: Ministers back 31 station schemes as rail accessibility enters a “value for money” era
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to making Britain’s railway more accessible, while signalling a tougher, more financially disciplined...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 01/19/2026 - 09:47South Western Railway stations top accessibility funding list
South Western Railway (SWR) has the most stations of any operator in the Government’s latest Access for All (AfA) funding announcement.
The most...
Peter Johnson Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:47Wales’ landmark accessibility milestone
The rail network in Wales is set for another accessibility milestone, after engineers successfully installed the main span for the footbridge at...
Louis Morris Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:37First of its kind bridge reaches major milestone
Network Rail has announced the ‘Beacon’ bridge at Garforth station has hit a major milestone after engineers craned in its deck, meaning local...
Louis Morris Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:32Access for All investment comes to Dumfries station
Dumfries station is the latest to receive investment from the UK Government’s Access to All scheme.
Network Rail engineers worked during the night...
Peter Johnson Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:54Upgrades completed to meet government scheme
New upgrades forming part of a government scheme have been completed at Billingham Station, with passenger journey improvements also achieved.
Upgr...
Dan Benn Mon, 11/27/2023 - 11:19Six rail stations in Wales and Borders set to become fully accessible
Network Rail has revealed it is making six stations on its Wales and Borders route fully accessible for the first time.
The six stations, Flint...
richardw@cogni… Fri, 10/13/2023 - 13:01Artists Impression of first of its kind bridge has been released
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The first artists impressions of Garforth’s new accessible pedestrian bridge have been released.
The so-called ‘Beacon bridge’ is a first of its...
richardw@cogni… Tue, 05/09/2023 - 14:32
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
TransCityRail
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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.
