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.
Borders Railway Electrification Starts to Take Shape as First Steel Masts Are Installed
The electrification of the Borders Railway is now becoming visible on the ground, with engineers beginning to install the steel masts that will...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:29Electric Trains Transform East Kilbride–Glasgow Route After £144m Investment
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow will experience a cleaner, quieter, and more reliable railway from this weekend as electric...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:12Inverness Rail Terminal Could Eliminate 9,000 Tonnes of CO₂—Here’s How
The Scottish Government has announced up to £3 million in funding to support the development of a £11.2 million rail freight terminal at Dalcross...
Dan Benn Thu, 10/02/2025 - 08:46New £9 Million Train Station Opens in East Kilbride, Marking Major Transport Upgrade
East Kilbride has welcomed a brand-new £9 million train station, delivering a modern and enhanced travel experience for passengers. The state-of-the...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 08/21/2025 - 09:08Report into fare removal published
Transport Scotland has announced that it has published analysis into its pilot to remove ScotRail Peak Fares.
The year-long pilot saw the Scottish...
Dan Benn Tue, 08/20/2024 - 11:54First rail link for over 50 years brings Scottish community into the fold
Communities in Fife are celebrating the opening of the new Levenmouth railway, following a ceremony led by First Minister John Swinney.
The £116...
Peter Johnson Thu, 05/30/2024 - 14:05Network Rail delivering for Scotland’s passengers and freight
Network Rail has announced that major investment is being planned for the next control period of Scotland’s railway.
With the publishing of its...
Dan Benn Fri, 07/28/2023 - 12:19Major works on Glasgow to Barrhead line set to begin
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A £63.3m upgrade to prepare the Barrhead to Glasgow line for electrification is set to begin.
The project includes activity at four key stations –...
richardw@cogni… Wed, 05/17/2023 - 14:55
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.
