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.
£200m Portishead Line contracts signed as construction begins on long awaited rail reopening
One of the South West’s most anticipated rail schemes has moved decisively into delivery, with £200m of contracts formally signed this morning at...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:56Menston Station Completes £7.8m Step-Free Upgrade, Delivering Fully Accessible Passenger Journeys
Passengers at Menston station can now benefit from fully accessible, step-free travel following the completion of a £7.8 million upgrade delivered...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 03/02/2026 - 14:10How Network Rail Pulled Off a £7.5M Rescue of a 160-Year-Old Freight Giant
Significant improvements to a historic railway viaduct in the Peak District are complete, securing its future for freight trains serving four major...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 09/16/2025 - 11:22Victorian Marvel Gets £7.5M Makeover: The Hidden Railway Giant Powering Britain's Construction Boom
An iconic railway viaduct which is crucial to the Peak District quarrying industry is getting a multi-million-pound upgrade this summer.
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jonathand@cogn… Mon, 06/16/2025 - 09:00Major Work to Protect and Strengthen Historic Yarm Viaduct Nears Completion
Network Rail is close to completing significant work to protect and strengthen the historic Yarm Viaduct, ensuring its reliability for both passengers...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 12/16/2024 - 08:18Work starts at Giffnock station as part of £140m enhancement project
Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen will shortly begin work at Giffnock station as part of the East Kilbride Enhancement electrification project.
... jonathand@cogn… Tue, 08/27/2024 - 08:35Network Rail awards £1.3bn in Scottish improvement contracts
Network Rail has announced the five companies that will share the £1.3 billion worth of contracts to deliver improvement work in Scotland.
As part...
Dan Benn Tue, 08/13/2024 - 09:45The future of a Victorian-built railway footbridge has been secured
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Network Rail has completed a four-month project to upgrade Duffield station’s 132-year-old footbridge. Since January engineers have invested £900,000...
Louis Morris Thu, 05/16/2024 - 09:21
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.
