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.
Liverpool City Region moves closer to public control of Merseyrail services
The Liverpool City Region is preparing to bring its rail services under direct public control, with new proposals set to be reviewed by the Combined...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 07/13/2026 - 11:04Government Signs Major Rail Deal with Greater Manchester & Liverpool, Advancing Northern Powerhouse Rail
The UK government has entered a formal agreement with Greater Manchester to accelerate plans for a new high‑speed rail link between Liverpool and...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/23/2026 - 10:40Liverpool City Region Unveils £1.6bn Transport Investment to Drive Growth and Connectivity
Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced an unprecedented £1.6 billion investment in Liverpool City Region’s public transport network, promising new railway...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 12/08/2025 - 12:27A new SRFI to supercharge North West rail freight?
Tritax Big Box has set out detailed proposals for Intermodal Logistics Park North (ILP North), a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Newton...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 10/24/2025 - 10:49Liverpool-Manchester Railway plan could unlock £90bn
A new railway connecting Liverpool and Manchester could kickstart a £90bn economic transformation across the North West - and help reshape how major...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:45£100m new station gets the green light!
Trains will soon be arriving in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, after plans for the £100m Liverpool Baltic station were given the green...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:33Liverpool Mayor Enlists Expert to Overhaul Rail Winter Planning
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has enlisted Vernon Everitt, the esteemed Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, to conduct a...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:20New video reveals plans for Liverpool Baltic station
Merseytravel has released a video revealing what the new Liverpool Baltic station will look like once completed.
The video has been released to...
Peter Johnson Mon, 07/08/2024 - 15:06Board to lead railway transformation
In order to maximise the benefits of the new railway that will link Greater Manchester with the Liverpool City Region, a new Railway Board has been...
Dan Benn Fri, 05/24/2024 - 09:41New images of station in UK’s “coolest neighbourhood”
Subscribe to Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
New images have been revealed of the £100 million Liverpool Baltic station, offering a preview of what the new rail link will look like upon...
Peter Johnson Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:45
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
TransCityRail
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Mids \ 09.07.26
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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.
