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.
Government reveals next phase of North Powerhouse Rail development
The government has revealed the next steps of development for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), following consultation with local leaders and MPs.
Th...
Peter Johnson Tue, 03/26/2024 - 11:52£123m to kickstart Midlands Rail Hub work
The billion-pound Midlands Rail Hub project is set for lift off thanks to a £123m funding injection from the Department for Transport (DfT).
The...
Louis Morris Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:40Future of rail set out in reform bill
The government has set out its plans for the future of the nation’s railways with the publication of the draft Rail Reform Bill.
According to the D...
Dan Benn Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:07Transport Secretary to keep open mind on HS2 Phase 2
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper has said he will keep an ‘open mind’ when it comes to reviving HS2.
Speaking at a Conservative Home conference...
richardw@cogni… Wed, 01/24/2024 - 12:26Transforming Liverpool’s rail network
The Department for Transport has announced that Liverpool’s rail network is to be improved, thanks to a new agreement between the Transport Secretary...
Dan Benn Thu, 11/16/2023 - 10:53New and improved Gatwick Airport station set for late November opening
Passengers are set to benefit from a new and improved station at Gatwick Airport, Network Rail has announced.
Opening Tuesday 21 November, the...
richardw@cogni… Fri, 11/10/2023 - 12:16New freight maintenance facility opens in Peterborough
GB Railfreight has opened its new maintenance hub in Peterborough. The state-of-the-art maintenance hub is located along the East Coast Mainline and...
richardw@cogni… Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:34HS2 Curzon Street development on course as Transport Secretary pays visit
Transport Secretary Mark Harper is visiting the West Midlands today (July 17) with his Australian counterpart Catherine King to see the construction...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:14Chancellor urged to agree to rail improvements
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Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been urged by business and transport leaders to agree to key rail improvements that are holding back...
Dan Benn Mon, 07/10/2023 - 12:57
RTM Issue 146
TAMING THE SONIC BOOM: How aerodynamics shaped HS2’s tunnel portals
TransCityRail
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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.
