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.
Rail services across the North West are largely back to normal this morning (Friday 7 August) after a major power outage in Manchester caused...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:16
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 - 10:49
A private sector consortium has unveiled ambitious plans for a new 80km rail link connecting the Midlands with Northern towns and cities. The Midlands...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 09/16/2024 - 08:19
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched its Connected Mobility Strategy for the North, aimed at supporting simple and seamless journeys for the...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 10/30/2023 - 11:10
The West Coast main line is set to receive vital railway improvements at Preston station, with the package of works set to cause passenger disruptions...
Elliot Griffiths Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:30
Rail travellers across the North West of England and Scotland are set to experience an amended temporary timetable for TransPennine Express across the...
Elliot Griffiths Wed, 09/07/2022 - 10:18
An innovative new network of hi-tech weather stations are going live for the first time during the recent surge of hot weather in the UK. These are...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 06/17/2022 - 09:45
Three new procurement notices have been published by Network Rail for frameworks in its North West and Central Region, worth a combined £1.25bn.
T...
Elliot Griffiths Thu, 06/16/2022 - 10:04
Leading expert speakers, interactive stands and hundreds of attendees all came together at the very first Network Rail, North West and Central Safety...
Elliot Griffiths Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:51
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
TransCityRail
Scotland \ 04.06.26
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.