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.
Budget brings few mentions to rail
This afternoon brought Rachel Reeves’ second Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, with some references to the future of the rail industry in the UK...
Dan Benn Wed, 11/26/2025 - 16:15Hitachi Rail Unveils Game-Changing Fare System Upgrade!
Hitachi Rail has signed four new contracts with CH. Karnchang to deliver a state-of-the-art AFC system for the MRT Orange Line, and with Bangkok...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/28/2025 - 09:12Major acquisition in signalling could see rise in passenger fares
Hitachi Rail Ltd announced a major €1.7 billion deal to acquire the Thales Ground Transportation Business in August 2021, representing a tectonic...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 12/09/2022 - 09:56Rail fine quintupling to curb fare dodging
The fine for travelling without a train ticket in England is set to quintuple in early 2023, rising from £20 to the fivefold increase of £100. The...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 10/28/2022 - 10:38Zone 1 tube journeys set to increase to peak time fares
Following Sunday 4th September 2022, the Tube and Elizabeth line fares for Zone 1 journeys through to Heathrow will be charged at peak rate, also...
Elliot Griffiths Mon, 09/05/2022 - 10:45Northern launch major fare reduction across services
In a massive bid to entice British passengers back to the rail sector, train operator Northern have launched a flash sale, seeing over 1,000,000...
Elliot Griffiths Tue, 08/30/2022 - 13:02Northern to improve facilities with millions recouped from fare evaders
Rail operator Northern is set to reinvest £2m into passenger experience and rolling stock improvements, recouped from prosecuting fare evasion on the...
Connor Fairhurst Tue, 04/05/2022 - 12:59Government announces 3.8% rail fare rise set for next March
The Government has announced a 3.8% rise in rail fares is set to take place next year.
The fare rise is set to come into effect next March.
The...
Connor Fairhurst Fri, 12/17/2021 - 16:22Rail fares to rise by 2.6% next year
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Fares are set to rise next year by 2.6% from a delayed start date of March 1st. An average increase across all fares will still be the lowest since...
Ailsa.C Wed, 12/16/2020 - 11:23
RTM Issue 150
Learning from C3R
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.
