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.
Industry leaders call for ‘industry pull’ to drive rail innovation
At TransCityRail Scotland 2026, industry leaders gathered to examine the future of Scotland’s railway – a sector on the brink of transformative...
Dan Benn Thu, 06/04/2026 - 15:00Hitachi Rail Secures €168m Contract for Mexico’s Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo Passenger Rail Corridor
Hitachi Rail has strengthened its position in the global passenger rail market after signing a contract worth approximately €168 million to deliver...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 05/27/2026 - 14:54Power from Passing Trains: Trackside Wind Turbines
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has partnered with Treeva to deliver a UK rail first—generating renewable energy from the turbulent airflow...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/29/2026 - 13:56Hitachi Rail selected by Infraestruturas de Portugal to deliver second STM supporting national ERTMS transition
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a new contract by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) following the conclusion of a public international tender, marking a...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:07Hitachi Rail Secures First DB InfraGO Call-Off to Digitally Transform Nördlingen–Donauwörth–Augsburg Corridor
Hitachi Rail has been awarded the first call-off order from DB InfraGO’s major framework contract to upgrade signalling across Germany’s rail network...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 03/17/2026 - 09:21Hitachi Rail Marks 10 Years in Scotland with Major Milestones in Reliability, Sustainability and Skills Investment
In 2026, Hitachi Rail is celebrating a decade of operations in Scotland, marking a period defined by exceptional fleet performance, deepened...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:44Hitachi Rail Invests C$30 Million in New Toronto HQ and Global CBTC Centre
Hitachi Rail has announced a major C$30 million investment to establish a new state‑of‑the‑art Canadian headquarters in Toronto, strengthening its...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:32Hitachi Rail Secures Landmark Deal to Modernise Swiss Signalling
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Hitachi Rail has signed a major framework agreement with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to roll out advanced digital signalling technology across...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 12/19/2025 - 09:00
RTM Issue 149
A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity
TransCityRail
Scotland \ 04.06.26
Mids \ 09.07.26
South \ 15.10.26
North \ 05.11.26
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.
