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.
Thorpe Park Rail Station Plans Move Forward as Public Consultation Opens
Residents, businesses and rail users are being invited to have their say on plans for the proposed Thorpe Park Rail Station, a major transport...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:56West Yorkshire Seeks Public Backing for Mass Transit Development Framework
People, businesses and developers across West Yorkshire are being invited to help shape how the region's proposed Mass Transit network could drive...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 10:12Landmark rail agreement to accelerate integration ahead of GBR
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with key rail industry partners, signalling a major shift...
Dan Benn Wed, 07/01/2026 - 12:44Chancellor’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 - 12:08Mayor unveils transformative public transport network
West Yorkshire’s regional leaders have unveiled the Weaver Network, a bold new identity for the region’s public transport system, marking a major step...
Dan Benn Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:06Consultation opens for new Leeds-Bradford tram network
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has opened a public consultation into possible routes for West Yorkshire Mass Transit phase one.
Phase one of...
Peter Johnson Tue, 07/16/2024 - 12:14Plans for West Yorkshire tram system in Bradford and Leeds
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has announced plans for a tram system between Leeds and Bradford which will revolutionise the region’s...
Peter Johnson Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:55White Rose Station in Leeds reaches huge milestone
A major construction milestone has been reached at the new White Rose Rail Station in south Leeds, with the installation of two new link bridges from...
richardw@cogni… Mon, 10/09/2023 - 09:51Calls for study into reopening of Leeds railway station to expand capacity
Local politicians in Leeds have called for the revival of Marsh Lane railway station to ease some of the pressure on the city’s busy main station...
Matt Roberts Tue, 02/22/2022 - 09:23Calderdale Council consult public over Halifax station transformation plans
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Calderdale Council are asking for feedback on the latest £30m designs to transform Halifax railway station in West Yorkshire.
The new plans backed...
Connor Fairhurst Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:39
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
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.
