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.
Policy is not the challenge

Transport in the North of England is going through an interesting period.
Whilst leaders in the North seem committed to delivering the...
Dan Benn Thu, 11/07/2024 - 17:56“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 - 11:29North's Leaders Demand Tailored Investment, and Devolution to "Transform" Region

Transport for the North (TfN) Chief Executive Martin Tugwell issued a rallying cry at the Transport For The North conference, held in Liverpool...
richardw@cogni… Tue, 02/06/2024 - 10:56Manchester mayor suggests new northern rail link could get £20 billion to build it
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An extra £8bn-plus could be pumped into the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project, bringing the fund to £20bn, the Manchester mayor has said.
Mayo...
richardw@cogni… Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:51
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.