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.
Network Rail Completes Major Track Renewal at Alfreton Tunnel to Boost Reliability on Sheffield-Nottingham Route
Network Rail has completed a significant track renewal programme at Alfreton Tunnel, strengthening reliability and improving ride quality for...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 08/11/2026 - 09:24Supertram to Undertake Rail Replacement Works in Attercliffe Over May Day Bank Holiday
Further investment to improve the South Yorkshire Supertram network will take place in Attercliffe over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, as essential...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 09:37Major Engineering Works to Impact Sheffield–Chesterfield Rail Services This Weekend
Passengers travelling through Sheffield this weekend (7–8 March) are being advised to plan ahead as essential engineering work will significantly...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:52Sheffield Station EMR Team Honoured with High Sheriff’s Award After Saving Two Lives
Staff at Sheffield station have received one of South Yorkshire’s highest civic honours after their swift, lifesaving actions saved the lives of two...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:50Network Rail to Deliver Major Track Renewals in Attercliffe Next Week
Network Rail will undertake a significant programme of track renewals in Attercliffe next week, aiming to boost long‑term performance and improve...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:29Government unveils ambitious Northern Powerhouse Rail plans
The government has announced that people across the North of England are set to benefit from ambitious new rail investment, as the Department for...
Dan Benn Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:22Leaders Unite to Demand Transformational Rail Investment Between Leeds and Sheffield
Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are heading to Westminster to advocate for major rail investment between the two city regions...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:24Cleaner Air at Sheffield Station Thanks to EMR’s Green Upgrades
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has made significant strides in improving air quality at Sheffield station, following recent ventilation upgrades as part...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 05/23/2025 - 09:14Essential track upgrades to start next week
Network Rail is carrying out significant track improvements from Monday 6 to Friday 10 January to enhance the reliability of future journeys. The...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/03/2025 - 09:01New Tramway Safety Management System Guidance Published by LRSSB
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New guidance on the development of tramway Safety Management Systems has been published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.
In addition...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 11/05/2024 - 07:59
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
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.
