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.
Door opened for new cross-channel rail operator
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 - 09:31Rail regulator calls for fairer, more consistent revenue protection
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has issued a series of recommendations aimed at overhauling how the UK rail industry handles revenue protection...
Dan Benn Wed, 06/04/2025 - 09:20The Path to Rail Safety Excellence!
The regulator has published 10 recommendations to help improve how the rail industry makes health and safety interventions effectively and efficiently...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 03/18/2025 - 08:53Transport for Wales posts record passenger numbers
Transport for Wales recorded the largest jump in passenger numbers out of any UK train operator during spring 2024.
Numbers were up by 27% for the...
Louis Morris Thu, 10/17/2024 - 10:01High Speed 1 Line: ORR’s Five-Year Plan to Cut Charges and Improve Efficiency
The Office for Rail and Road has proposed lower charges for passenger trains which use the High Speed 1 line from London St Pancras to the Channel...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 10/01/2024 - 08:21ORR Approves Network Rail’s Plan to Enhance Train Performance in Wales & Western England
The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has officially accepted Network Rail’s comprehensive plan aimed at improving train performance across Wales and...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 09/27/2024 - 08:30Louise Haigh issues CrossCountry ultimatum
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has written to the Interim Managing Directors of CrossCountry, threatening to “take further action” regarding...
Peter Johnson Wed, 08/14/2024 - 12:07Burnham recommends DfT cancel Avanti contract
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has written to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh to recommend the cancellation of Avanti West Coast’s contract...
Peter Johnson Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:24Piccadilly line upgrades ahead of new fleet delivery
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a series of closures on the Piccadilly line, as essential work takes place ahead of the arrival of the line’s...
Peter Johnson Tue, 07/23/2024 - 11:54London Northwestern Railway proposes new services between London and Manchester
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London Northwestern Railway has unveiled a new proposal for train services between London, Manchester, and the West Midlands.
Under the plans...
Peter Johnson Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:00
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.
