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.
HS2 Euston Tunnel Boring Begins
HS2 has taken a decisive step toward reaching central London as the first of two giant tunnel boring machines (TBMs) began digging the 4.5‑mile Euston...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 02/03/2026 - 09:18HS2 tunnelling to Euston begins in significant milestone
High Speed Two’s route into central London has taken a major step forward as a colossal tunnel boring machine began its journey from Old Oak Common...
Dan Benn Wed, 01/28/2026 - 09:13Chiltern Tunnel Civil Works Complete in Major HS2 Milestone
Construction of HS2’s longest tunnel has officially wrapped up, delivering a major civil engineering landmark for the high‑speed railway and marking...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 01/20/2026 - 09:27HS2 Clears Milestone as Engineers Complete Critical Water Orton Viaduct Spans
Work on one of HS2’s most technically demanding sections advanced significantly over the Christmas period, as engineers completed two key viaduct...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:46HS2’s Longest Green Tunnel Advances with Road Realignment
Construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel has reached a significant milestone this week, with the temporary realignment of the B4525 opening to...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:33HS2 Opens Key Bridges Near Leamington Spa, Enhancing Connectivity and Progressing Construction
Two new bridges have officially opened near Leamington Spa as part of the HS2 programme, marking another milestone in the delivery of Britain’s high...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 10/29/2025 - 08:52HS2 Mega Machine Breaks Through in Birmingham – A Historic Milestone You Have to See!
An enormous machine being used to dig HS2’s Birmingham approach tunnels have broken through, marking the completion of major tunnel excavation between...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 10/14/2025 - 09:46HS2 Breakthrough: Chipping Warden Tunnel Doubles Build Speed After Major Road Realignment!
The HS2 project has reached a significant milestone in West Northamptonshire, as the realigned A361 road was officially opened over the top of the...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 10/07/2025 - 09:13Watch: HS2 Team Slides 230m Viaduct Over M6—And Reopens Road Ahead of Schedule!
In a major milestone for UK infrastructure, engineers working on the HS2 project have successfully reopened the M6 motorway ahead of schedule after...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 09/30/2025 - 09:58Britain’s longest rail bridge completed as civil engineering works conclude
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HS2 has reached a major milestone with the completion of civil engineering works on the Colne Valley Viaduct, now officially the UK’s longest rail...
Dan Benn Fri, 09/12/2025 - 09:14
RTM Issue 148
Keeping the North's flagship rail upgrade on track and on budget
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.
