ORR unveils Safe AI Innovation Action Plan to strengthen regulation Rail AI concept

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 - 10:31
Almost 100 Million Passengers! The Station That’s Dominating UK Rail Travel London Liverpool Street Station

London Liverpool Street is Great Britain’s busiest railway station for the third year running with almost 100 million entries and exits, the...

jonathand@cogn… Fri, 12/05/2025 - 09:05
Class 99 Locomotives Clear Key Regulatory Hurdle Ahead of 2026 Launch GBRf 99001

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 - 09:18
Newquay Station upgrade approved by ORR Newquay coastline

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 - 09:00
Station receives ORR approval for major upgrade Lea Green render (1)

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 - 10:13
Britain’s railway faces financial pressures despite efficiency Passenger train leaving a railway station

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 - 11:37
Door opened for new cross-channel rail operator Eurostar train waiting at the platform

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
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RTM Issue 149

A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity

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.

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