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.
Egis acquire Overhead Line Engineering Ltd to Strengthen Transport Design Capabilities
Egis, a leading global consulting, engineering and mobility services firm, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Overhead Line...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 02/17/2025 - 10:43High-speed rail in Ireland not advised by report
A comprehensive review of railway infrastructure on the island of Ireland has recommended against the introduction of high-speed rail between its...
Peter Johnson Mon, 08/12/2024 - 12:34New section of Midland Main Line electrified
Network Rail engineers have completed the electrification of the line between Kettering and Wigston, in a major development that will transform...
Peter Johnson Tue, 07/30/2024 - 12:23Network Rail awards contract for key Eastern region upgrades
Network Rail has extended its long-term partnership with Amey, awarding the company two critical lots on the Eastern Routes Partnership Framework.
... Peter Johnson Tue, 06/11/2024 - 10:49Going green could save Britain’s railways £3.5 billion
Siemens Mobility has calculated that its new battery bi-mode trains could save £3.5 billion for Britain’s railway and save 12 million tonnes of carbon...
Peter Johnson Tue, 06/04/2024 - 12:12Leicester bridge upgrades to accommodate railway electrification
Station Road bridge in Great Glen, Leicester, will be raised and reconstructed to accommodate for future train powering electric wiring to be...
Elliot Griffiths Mon, 01/09/2023 - 10:08All aboard the Midland Main Line electrification express
The next stage of the Midland Main Line electrification project has begun as the first drills have broken ground along the route between London and...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 11/04/2022 - 08:49East Coast Main Line to see major upgrade works
This coming weekend will see major works to boost the reliability of the East Coast Main Line being conducted through the services of Network Rail...
Elliot Griffiths Wed, 09/21/2022 - 10:02Competition concerns over HS2 bidding merger
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that a merger between two businesses currently bidding for the installation of overhead power...
Elliot Griffiths Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:04
RTM Issue 149
A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity
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.
