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 confirms Avanti West Coast services to be renationalised from March 2027
The Government has confirmed that Avanti West Coast services will be brought into public ownership when the operator's current contract expires in...
Dan Benn Mon, 09/28/2026 - 10:54£1bn battery-electric train order set to transform rail travel
Passengers travelling across northern England are set to benefit from faster, greener and more reliable rail services following a landmark £1 billion...
Dan Benn Fri, 09/11/2026 - 09:26Doubts raised over deliverability of Northern Powerhouse Rail
A new report from the Public Accounts Committee has cast fresh uncertainty over the government’s long-promised Northern Powerhouse Rail programme...
Dan Benn Wed, 07/01/2026 - 12:57Great British Railways warned: without clear purpose and autonomy, reform risks falling short
A new briefing from The Future Governance Forum (FGF) has warned that Great British Railways (GBR) could struggle to become a durable, long‑term...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:52West of England Unveils Ambitious New Transport Vision
The West of England’s political leaders have revealed a bold new Transport Vision designed to overhaul the region’s connectivity, reliability, and...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:55Rail regulator calls for fairer, more consistent revenue protection
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has issued a series of recommendations aimed at overhauling how the UK rail industry handles revenue protection...
Dan Benn Wed, 06/04/2025 - 09:20Welsh Secretary: rail “number one priority” in Spending Review
The Secretary of State for Wales said that rail is her “number one priority” for Wales, in an appearance before the Welsh Affairs Committee.
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jonathand@cogn… Tue, 01/21/2025 - 09:19Network Rail Faces Pressure to Improve Train Punctuality and Reliability
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has issued a warning to Network Rail, demanding immediate action to address the deteriorating punctuality and...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:03Shadow Great British Railways Launched: Nationalisation of Train Operations on the Horizon
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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has launched a shadow version of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways. The establishment of Shadow...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 08:07
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.
