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.
Budget brings few mentions to rail
This afternoon brought Rachel Reeves’ second Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, with some references to the future of the rail industry in the UK...
Dan Benn Wed, 11/26/2025 - 16:15Concerns over project delivery amid infrastructure underspend
New figures released by HM Treasury reveal a £3.2 billion underspend on infrastructure and construction projects across the UK during the 2024–25...
Dan Benn Fri, 09/05/2025 - 09:42Ep. 59 What a Labour Government means for rail
Railway Industry Association (RIA) Chief Executive Darren Caplan joins the latest episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast.
Darren...
Peter Johnson Mon, 07/29/2024 - 12:54Rail industry leaders react to King’s Speech
The rail industry has been reacting to the State Opening of Parliament yesterday, during which the King confirmed that the new Labour Government will...
Peter Johnson Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:12King announces Government will launch Great British Railways
The King has announced legislation that will lead to the establishment of Great British Railways during his State Opening of Parliament.
His...
Peter Johnson Wed, 07/17/2024 - 13:34RIA looks ahead to partnership with new Government
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has responded to the result of the 2024 General Election, with a statement from Chief Executive Darren Caplan.
... Peter Johnson Mon, 07/08/2024 - 10:46RIA’s five-point plan for the next Government
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has put forward five suggestions for UK rail to the next Government.
In its 2024 manifesto, RIA has called...
Peter Johnson Mon, 06/10/2024 - 11:26Partnership agreed between Portuguese and UK railway industry bodies
Two leading Portuguese and UK railway trade bodies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will lead to greater cooperation and collaboration...
Peter Johnson Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:37Calls for RNEP update after three and a half year wait
The Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) establishes the approach for rail investments across England and Wales, originally intended to be...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:06UK CPTPP deal could spell growth for rail sector supply chain
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Representing the biggest trade deal since Britain left the European Union, the UK has signed a major deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive...
Elliot Griffiths Fri, 03/31/2023 - 12:55
RTM Issue 151
HS2 Completes First Six Underground Platforms at Old Oak Common Station
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.
