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.
Massive Transport Investment to Transform Connectivity and Economic Opportunity
Millions of commuters and businesses are set to benefit from quicker journeys, as more than 50 rail and road upgrades are given the green light which...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 07/08/2025 - 11:19Mayor secures £1.85bn transport investment for first new metro in 30 years
In a new announcement, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has unveiled a transformative £1.85 billion transport investment deal with the UK Government...
Dan Benn Wed, 06/04/2025 - 08:58New tech to make rail replacement travel more accessible
The Government has announced four innovative projects are set to share £800,000 to improve accessible information for passengers.
The announcement...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/14/2025 - 08:54Prime Minister's £1.7 Billion Boost: Transforming the North's Rail Network and Economy!
The Prime Minister is today announcing more funding to deliver the largest rail investment in the North in decades.
Sir Keir Starmer will set out...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 03/28/2025 - 10:33Government Unveils Game-Changing Rail Reforms
Plans for a landmark bill to rewire Britain’s railways, including setting up a powerful passenger watchdog to give passengers a voice and hold train...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 02/18/2025 - 09:01Government's Bold New Vision for Railways
The Secretary of State for Transport has written an open letter to the Chair of the Office for Rail and Road (ORR). The letter sets out the...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 01/08/2025 - 08:54RIA Urges Chancellor to Boost Rail Investment for Economic Growth
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase investment in the UK's railway network to drive economic...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 10/28/2024 - 08:44Major Update on the HS2 Project
Action to control the cost of HS2 and bring the project back on track has been announced by the Transport Secretary.
Just months into the role...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 10/21/2024 - 08:34RIA Urges Government to Clarify Rail Enhancement Plans for Business Confidence
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), representing UK rail suppliers, has called on the new Government to clarify its plans for rail enhancements
... jonathand@cogn… Mon, 10/21/2024 - 08:04Ep. 59 What a Labour Government means for rail
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Railway Industry Association (RIA) Chief Executive Darren Caplan joins the latest episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast.
Darren...
Peter Johnson Mon, 07/29/2024 - 12:54
RTM Issue 146
TAMING THE SONIC BOOM: How aerodynamics shaped HS2’s tunnel portals
TransCityRail
South \ 10.07.25
Scotland \ 09.10.25
North \ 06.11.25
Mids \ 26.02.26
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.
