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.
Greek Street Bridge Reopens After £20m Upgrade, Boosting Stockport’s Rail and Road Resilience
A major milestone has been reached in Stockport as the new Greek Street railway bridge—supporting a four‑way roundabout above the West Coast Main Line...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 03/30/2026 - 10:23Next phase of £20m bridge project begins over West Coast Main Line
Following the successful installation of a £20 million bridge over the West Coast Main Line this summer, Network Rail and contractor Murphy have...
Dan Benn Thu, 09/11/2025 - 11:13Full Beams Ahead !
Impressive footage has been released showing a huge new railway bridge being installed over the West Coast Main Line in Greater Manchester.
Networ...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 08/21/2025 - 09:35Landmark Greek Street Bridge Removed as £20m Replacement Project Progresses in Stockport
The ambitious £20 million overhaul of the 67-year-old Greek Street railway bridge in Stockport has reached a major milestone. In just the first week...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 08/13/2025 - 09:01Epic Engineering in Motion: Stockport’s £20M Bridge Project Kicks Off with Irish Sea Convoy
Huge concrete components which will form a new £20m railway bridge and roundabout in Stockport are now travelling over the Irish sea ready for the...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 07/30/2025 - 09:19Passengers invited to find out more ahead of major Stockport bridge rebuild
The £20m investment in the Greek Street bridge will close the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks this August.
Network Rail...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:09The £20 Million Transformation You Need to See!
Hundreds of railway engineers have successfully completed the initial primary phase of replacing a crucial road junction over the Manchester spur of...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:56Avanti West Coast employee blows the final whistle on 35-year railway career
An Avanti West Coast employee has completed her final working day on the railway after a notching up a 35-year career covering a multitude of roles.
... jonathand@cogn… Mon, 03/17/2025 - 08:43Drone Footage Captures Stunning Restoration of Stockport's Iconic Viaduct!
In the early hours of Sunday, February 23rd, seven railway workers abseiled down the Grade II* listed Stockport Viaduct as part of a £1.1 million...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 02/25/2025 - 08:39Revitalising the Historic Stockport Viaduct
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The Grade II* listed Stockport Viaduct, a landmark built in 1840, is undergoing a significant restoration. This iconic structure supports nearly 400...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 01/22/2025 - 10:37
RTM Issue 149
A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity
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.
