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.
Accessibility Verdict on Merseyrail
British Paralympic legend and disability rights advocate, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, has expressed her gratitude to the Liverpool City Region...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 02/26/2025 - 09:11Transforming Northolt: Step-Free Access and New Features
Construction has commenced at Northolt to transform it into the next Tube station offering step-free access. Transport for London (TfL) is committed...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 02/11/2025 - 09:08Govia Thameslink Railway Launches 3D Maps for Accessible Travel
Three-dimensional maps of key stations in London, Sussex and Bedfordshire have been created by the country’s largest train operator to help passengers...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 11/15/2024 - 07:30Thameslink: Enhancing Accessibility for Blind Passengers
Thameslink has introduced an audio guide for its fleet of 115 trains, created with the assistance of Dave Smith, a blind passenger from Redhill...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 10/03/2024 - 08:11New Metro Trains Boost Accessibility for Gateshead and South Tyneside
A charity supporting individuals with sight and hearing loss in Gateshead and South Tyneside recently had the opportunity to experience the new Metro...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 09/26/2024 - 08:16Dumfries Station Accessibility Improvements: A Success Story
A new 3.6 million pound project to improve accessibility has been completed at Dumfries station.
A new footbridge, which includes a saltire...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 08/15/2024 - 08:40TfL confirms next 12 step-free tube stations
Transport for London has confirmed the next 12 tube stations that will be prioritised for improvement work.
In order to increase the number of tube...
Dan Benn Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:20c2c launches safe and sustainable 2024/25 plan
c2c has announced its annual business plan for 2024/25 to provide a safe and sustainable railway for customers and communities.
The plan balances...
Peter Johnson Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:53South Western Railway stations top accessibility funding list
South Western Railway (SWR) has the most stations of any operator in the Government’s latest Access for All (AfA) funding announcement.
The most...
Peter Johnson Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:47Wales’ landmark accessibility milestone
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The rail network in Wales is set for another accessibility milestone, after engineers successfully installed the main span for the footbridge at...
Louis Morris Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:37
RTM Issue 144
THE FUTURE OF RAIL IN THE NORTH
TransCityRail
Mids \ 27.02.25
South \ 10.07.25
North \ 06.11.25
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.
