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 - 12:14Network Rail’s £45 billion plan for a greener railway
Network Rail has announced the beginning of its five-year, £45.4 billion rail improvement plan which aims to deliver a simpler and greener railway to...
Peter Johnson Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:56East Midlands Railway announces £60m refurbishment of fleet
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced a £60 million programme to refurbish its fleet of Class 360, Class 158 and Class 170 trains.
Together...
Peter Johnson Fri, 03/22/2024 - 13:18HS2 makes ground-breaking stride forward
In a major leap forward for the HS2 project, the giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) known as ‘Florence’ has broken through under the Chilterns and...
Louis Morris Wed, 02/28/2024 - 08:32Dawlish Railway Rises Above the Waves: £165m Resilience Plan Proves Effective
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Ten years after a storm ravaged the Devon coast and damaged the South Devon mainline, the resilience project implemented to improve its defences is...
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RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
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.
