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.
Heidi Alexander Sets Out Vision for a Rewired, Passenger First Railway
Transport Minister Heidi Alexander used her Bradshaw Address to deliver her most comprehensive blueprint yet for rail reform—positioning Great British...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:17Government 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 - 11:22c2c services enter public ownership
From this Sunday (20 July 2025), passengers travelling between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness will be riding on publicly-owned trains, as c2c...
Dan Benn Fri, 07/18/2025 - 09:30Osterley becomes 89th step-free London Underground station
The installation of new lifts at Osterley station has enabled step-free access from street level to the platform, becoming the 89th London Underground...
Matt Roberts Mon, 10/11/2021 - 11:56Historic Whitechapel station transformed ahead of Elizabeth line arrival
Whitechapel tube station has been transformed, as the entrance opens its doors ahead of the Elizabeth line arrival.
A brand-new ticket hall and...
Kiva Donald Mon, 08/23/2021 - 12:32Network Rail transform West Drayton station
West Drayton station has been remodelled ahead of the Elizabeth line opening next year. Some improvements include a modernised ticket hall, which...
Kiva Donald Thu, 07/22/2021 - 12:05TfL begins trial operations on the Northern Line Extension
The Northern Line Extension has seen a major milestone reached as Transport for London (TfL) begins the start of trial operations on the new 3km twin...
Matt Roberts Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:42Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station officially transferred to TfL
Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station has been officially transferred to London Underground, bringing immediate benefits to commuters at Moorgate...
Kiva Donald Thu, 07/08/2021 - 09:02New lifts installed at Ickenham station to enable step-free journeys
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Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Ickenham Underground station has become step-free, helping people with accessibility needs to access the...
Chris Cromar Fri, 06/25/2021 - 09:26
RTM Issue 149
A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity
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.
