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.
Network 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 - 08:03RIA Urges UK Rail Investment in Autumn 2024 Budget Submission
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out its key policy ‘asks’ as part of its Autumn 2024 submission to HM Treasury ahead of the Budget on...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 09/12/2024 - 08:08Shadow Great British Railways Launched: Nationalisation of Train Operations on the Horizon
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 - 08:07Labour’s vision for rail includes public ownership commitment
The Labour Party has set out its vision for the UK’s rail network, with the Party’s manifesto outlining plans for a modern transport network.
Keir...
Peter Johnson Fri, 06/14/2024 - 11:49Network Rail CEO reflects on CP6 successes
The chief executive of Network Rail, Andrew Haines, has reflected on the organisation’s accomplishments during Control Period 6, days before the...
Peter Johnson Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:40CrossCountry awarded new eight-year contract
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry have been awarded a new contract from the Department for Transport (DfT) to continue running passenger...
richardw@cogni… Wed, 09/20/2023 - 12:12Hurdle cleared for HS2’s Phase 2b Parliament bill
The second set of proposals for Phase 2b has been introduced to Parliament, HS2 Ltd has confirmed.
The submission of Additional Provision (AP2) is...
richardw@cogni… Tue, 07/04/2023 - 12:11ORR appoints provider and strengthens Rail Ombudsman scheme
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced Dispute Resolution Ombudsman (DRO) as the provider of the new ORR-sponsored Rail Ombudsman.
The...
richardw@cogni… Wed, 05/31/2023 - 14:24
RTM Issue 145
METRO TUNNELLING WORK REMEMBERED ON THE PROJECT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
TransCityRail
South \ 10.07.25
Scotland \ 09.10.25
North \ 06.11.25
Mids \ 26.02.26
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.
