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.
Liverpool-Manchester Railway plan could unlock £90bn
A new railway connecting Liverpool and Manchester could kickstart a £90bn economic transformation across the North West - and help reshape how major...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:45Rail Unlocking the North West's Economic Potential
A concerted focus on the internationally significant investment opportunities in the North West – linked by a new railway – could lead the UK’s...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 03/17/2025 - 08:52Suzanne Mathieson Joins Liverpool-Manchester Rail Board
Suzanne Mathieson, rail director at Mott MacDonald, has been selected by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 11/12/2024 - 08:04Board to lead railway transformation
In order to maximise the benefits of the new railway that will link Greater Manchester with the Liverpool City Region, a new Railway Board has been...
Dan Benn Fri, 05/24/2024 - 09:41The return of Virgin?
Subscribe to Manchester
Virgin has confirmed that it has submitted an application for four Open Access rail paths, as it eyes a return to the UK’s tracks.
The application...
Dan Benn Wed, 05/22/2024 - 12:03
RTM Issue 145
METRO TUNNELLING WORK REMEMBERED ON THE PROJECT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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.
