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.
How Daisy Hill Station's £4M Upgrade is Changing Lives!

Members of the community and accessibility campaigners joined Bolton Council Leader, Nick Peel, and MP for Bolton West, Phil Brickell, to mark the...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:05Transforming Travel for Passengers with Disabilities – 96% Approval Rating!

Northern says it is ‘working apace’ to improve the travel experience for people with additional access needs across its network.
The train operator...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 03/14/2025 - 08:55Breaking Barriers: Northern Boss Tricia Williams Champions Women in Rail Industry

Northern boss Tricia Williams said she is committed to “opening doors” for women in the rail industry.
Speaking ahead of International Women’s Day...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 03/07/2025 - 09:02Allerton TrainCare Centre Boosts Efficiency with New 'Tina' Wheel Lathe in £6.8M Network Rail and Northern Partnership

As part of a collaborative investment with Northern, the Allerton TrainCare Centre has introduced a new wheel lathe to enhance train maintenance...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 02/18/2025 - 08:40“Game-changing for the North” - Northern sets its sights on up to 450 new trains

Northern Trains is advancing towards its largest fleet investment ever, potentially adding up to 450 new trains. The publicly owned operator has...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/17/2025 - 09:12Get ready Bradford !

Northern is ready to welcome millions of visitors to Bradford for the 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations.
The train operator, which is supporting...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 01/14/2025 - 08:50Essential track upgrades to start next week

Network Rail is carrying out significant track improvements from Monday 6 to Friday 10 January to enhance the reliability of future journeys. The...
jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/03/2025 - 09:01Northumberland Line Reopens After 60 Years
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Passengers have been able to travel by train along the Northumberland Line this weekend – for the first time in 60 years.
The line reopened...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 12/16/2024 - 08:25
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.