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.
Alstom hits major milestone in Irish rail modernisation
Alstom has reached a significant milestone in Ireland’s rail modernisation programme with the successful installation and certification of the...
Dan Benn Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:14First freight locomotive begins ETCS fitment in major step for digital railway
A major milestone has been reached in Britain’s rail modernisation as GB Railfreight’s locomotive 66 784 becomes the first freight engine to begin...
Dan Benn Fri, 07/18/2025 - 09:02Network Rail to commence £1.4bn digital signalling test programme
As part of a first-of-its-kind £1.4bn project, Network Rail is set to test new digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line in a bid to...
Louis Morris Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:22Alstom sells North American conventional signalling business
Alstom has entered into a binding agreement with Knorr-Bremse AG to sell its North American conventional signalling business for a purchase price of...
Peter Johnson Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:34Alstom and CLIP bring 13 sustainable locomotives to central Europe
Alstom and CLIP Intermodal have announced the signing of contracts in the first quarter of 2024 for the supply of 13 third-generation Traxx multi...
Peter Johnson Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:26Traxx Locomotive installed with Atlas signalling systems enters testing
The new Traxx Atlas model is to be sent for testing in the Czechia, its manufacturer, Alstom has confirmed.
The Traxx model has been converted and...
richardw@cogni… Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:42Thameslink fleet set for ETCS digital upgrade
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Govia Thameslink are the latest operator to sign up to the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP).
The operator has signed a £32.7 million contract to...
richardw@cogni… Wed, 06/21/2023 - 13:02
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.
