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.
Northern leaders call for action on delayed rail investments
Transport for the North’s Board met in Darlington on Monday 15 September, the last to be chaired by Lord McLoughlin, who is standing down this autumn...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 09/17/2025 - 09:40End of an Era: Lord McLoughlin Bows Out as TfN Chair at Historic Darlington Rail Summit
Transport for the North’s Board are holding a meeting in Darlington today, and it will be last to be chaired by Lord McLoughlin, who is standing down...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 09/15/2025 - 10:43“Connecting Penrith” project advances plans
The “Connecting Penrith” project has taken a step forward as partners gathered in the town to discuss the project’s direction.
Peter Johnson Thu, 06/06/2024 - 11:34Transport for the North unveils £118 billion plan
Transport for the North (TfN) has published an ambitious plan for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the North, enabled by transformational...
Peter Johnson Tue, 03/26/2024 - 11:29Transport Deputy Chief to step down
Transport for the North has announced that the lead officer for Rail and Roads is to leave in May.
After working in transport planning for 30 years...
Dan Benn Thu, 03/21/2024 - 12:20Rail stations to benefit from £4.7bn of HS2 reinvestment, government ministers say
Refurbished rail stations are set to be a part of £4.7bn of reallocated HS2 funding, government ministers have announced today.
From April 2025...
Louis Morris Mon, 02/26/2024 - 15:28Transport for the North debate merits of Network North
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The Transport for the North board meeting has taken place today, as it formulates its response to the Network North announcement and how it will fit...
richardw@cogni… Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:31
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.
