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.
Great British Railways sets ambitious rail freight growth target
The Government has unveiled a major new rail freight growth strategy, placing freight at the heart of Great British Railways (GBR) and setting a...
Dan Benn Tue, 09/08/2026 - 10:18Heidi 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 - 09:30Chancellor’s rail investment to transform city region connectivity
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a landmark £15.6 billion investment in local transport, with a strong emphasis on expanding and modernising rail...
Dan Benn Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:08Osterley 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
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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 - 12:05
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
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.
