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.
ORR unveils Safe AI Innovation Action Plan to strengthen regulation
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Safe AI Innovation Action Plan, outlining how it will support the responsible and secure adoption...
Dan Benn Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:31Almost 100 Million Passengers! The Station That’s Dominating UK Rail Travel
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London Liverpool Street is Great Britain’s busiest railway station for the third year running with almost 100 million entries and exits, the... |
Class 99 Locomotives Clear Key Regulatory Hurdle Ahead of 2026 Launch
GB Railfreight’s ambitious push to modernise Britain’s freight network has taken a major step forward, as its new fleet of Class 99 bimodal...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 11/04/2025 - 09:18Newquay Station upgrade approved by ORR
The Office of Rail and Road has officially authorised major infrastructure upgrades to Newquay station, marking a significant milestone in the...
Dan Benn Fri, 09/05/2025 - 09:00Station receives ORR approval for major upgrade
The Office of Rail and Road has officially authorised a major upgrade to Lea Green station in St Helens, Merseyside, marking a significant milestone...
Dan Benn Mon, 08/11/2025 - 10:13Britain’s railway faces financial pressures despite efficiency
Britain’s railway continues to be one of the safest in Europe, according to the Office of Rail and Road, but the system is under strain from record...
Dan Benn Thu, 07/17/2025 - 11:37Door opened for new cross-channel rail operator
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The Office of Rail and Road has confirmed that there is limited capacity available at Temple Mills International depot in East London—potentially...
Dan Benn Thu, 06/05/2025 - 09:31
RTM Issue 149
A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity
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.