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.
Three New Camp Hill Line Stations Open, Restoring Passenger Rail to South Birmingham After 80 Years
Three brand-new railway stations in South Birmingham have officially opened to passengers today, marking the return of local rail services for the...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:32Major investment for green transport in West Midlands
Transport for West Midlands has confirmed that £61 billion of funding is bringing a transport revolution in the region, with this bring employment...
Dan Benn Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:16Aldridge Station: A Strategic Investment in West Midlands Connectivity
Network Rail, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), and the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) are joining forces to revitalise rail services in...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 02/21/2024 - 09:02Tap-in, tap-out rail trials coming to the West Midlands and Greater Manchester
Commuters in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester are to benefit from simpler, more flexible travel as new pilot schemes have been announced by...
richardw@cogni… Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:44Birmingham's University Station: Massive Upgrade Unveiled!
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised two new station buildings and other significant enhancements at University railway station in...
richardw@cogni… Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:14Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time
The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a major milestone with the successful running of the vehicle on its test track at the Very...
richardw@cogni… Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:46£60m cash injection to bolster West Midlands Metro expansion
A cash injection of £60m has been awarded to Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to aid in the completion of the next phase of the Wednesbury to...
Elliot Griffiths Thu, 03/16/2023 - 12:05Building contractor appointed for construction of three new Birmingham stations
Construction work is set to begin in November three new stations in south Birmingham and is expected to be completed later next year.
This forms...
Connor Fairhurst Mon, 04/25/2022 - 13:02New Executive Director appointed by Transport for West Midlands
Anne Shaw has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), having led the organisation over the past six months...
Matt Roberts Fri, 01/14/2022 - 10:35WMCA opens £7.6m park and ride facility in Birmingham
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Addressing convenience is always going to be one of the challenges of encouraging motorists to travel by rail instead, but the West Midlands Combined...
Matt Roberts Thu, 08/19/2021 - 09:02
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.
