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 to lower minimum age for train drivers in move to secure rail workforce’s future
The government is exploring the possibility of lowering the minimum age to become a train driver in a bid to fortify the workforce and secure services...
Louis Morris Thu, 05/23/2024 - 08:28Southeastern prepares for largest investment in decades
Southeastern has taken an important step towards delivering a multi-million-pound investment to improve its fleet of Metro trains.
Southeastern’s...
Peter Johnson Fri, 05/17/2024 - 12:14New depot transforming northern journeys
The Department for Transport has announced that the government investment will be used to deliver a new maintenance facility in West Yorkshire.
The...
Dan Benn Fri, 03/15/2024 - 12:42Government 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 - 13:52North's Leaders Demand Tailored Investment, and Devolution to "Transform" Region
Transport for the North (TfN) Chief Executive Martin Tugwell issued a rallying cry at the Transport For The North conference, held in Liverpool...
richardw@cogni… Tue, 02/06/2024 - 10:56Bradford's Rail Revolution: New Platform at Forster Square Station to Boost Connectivity
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The government has announced a £24 million investment for a new platform at Forster Square Station in Bradford.
Rail Minister Huw Merriman...
richardw@cogni… Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:27
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.
