Keep up with the latest news from the Rail Cluster, our members and the wider industry. Our newsletter is uploaded here each month. If you have news you’d like to share with the community, please email us.
ERCI Innovation Awards Launch
We are delighted to launch the UK round of the ERCI Innovation Awards with our partners BRIC and Rail Forum.
This is an exciting opportunity to raise the profile of your innovation and your company across 18 different clusters within the ERCI metacluster.
Spotlight Scotland Rail Awards – nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the Spotlight Scotland Rail Awards, celebrating excellence across Scotland’s rail sector.
Scottish Manufacturer Expands Off-Grid Intelligent Infrastructure Platform Across UK and International Markets
Central Scotland based technology manufacturer Autonomous iOt, operating since 2019, is expanding its renewable powered, off grid intelligent infrastructure platform across rail, transport, government, education, healthcare and manufacturing sectors in the UK and internationally.
Muirhead – Rail Cluster member showcase
Muirhead is a Rail Cluster member manufacturing genuine leather for public transport applications, with all production based in Scotland.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport visits Shields Depot during Scottish Careers Week
ScotRail marked Scottish Careers Week (10-14 November) with a visit from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP to its Shields Depot in Glasgow.
September 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the September 2025 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.
Latest rail funding and engagement opportunities
Ben Cullen, Knowledge Transfer Manager – Rail at Innovate UK Business Connect has shared an updated list of funding opportunities within the rail sector.
New battery-electric trains announced for Fife and Borders railway
New, more reliable trains and the electrification of Fife and Borders railways have been announced by Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
The announcement will see £342 million invested by the Scottish Government, electrifying the lines and procuring 69 new trains, as part of the next stage in modernising Scotland’s Railway.
August 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the August 2025 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.
Interflon’s Clean OTR
“The train is on time as there are NO leaves on the track”
“Surely not..?”
“Yes, really!”
We’ve all felt the frustration of a train delay, often in autumn when millions of leaves fall from trees onto the tracks, but why is this such a big issue, and what can be done about it?
Tender Opportunities
There are a number of current and upcoming tenders which may be of interest to Rail Cluster members.
July 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the July 2025 issue of our e-newsletter where you can read about industry events and publications as well as activities that the Rail Cluster project is leading or supporting.