Industry News
News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
Bloomberg CityLab: Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Sri Taylor Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Amtrak began operating its new high-speed train fleet on Thursday along the Northeast Corridor linking Washington, New York and Boston,...
City Economies: Calgary’s Economic Snapshot: The real-time pulse on the Blue Sky City
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Understanding a city’s economy means having access to reliable, up-to-date information — whether you’re a business leader making investment...
Regional Economies: Wells Fargo: Supply chains adjust as tariffs hike costs
Source: Regional Economies Author: John Reosti Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Increased tariffs are forcing retailers into a delicate high-wire act as they seek to optimize inventory and adjust pricing to reflect...
www.manchester.gov.uk News Stories: Council sets out latest five-year plan to tackle climate change
Source: www.manchester.gov.uk News Stories Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A new action plan sets out how Manchester City Council will tackle climate change over the next five years. The Climate...
Local Economies (UK): Boosting regional economies: More jobseekers progress into careers on HS2
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: RailUK-admin Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In total, 5,191 jobseekers have benefitted from specialist training and support to help them to progress into new careers on the...
Combined Authorities (England): Road to recovery
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Miles Ward Date published: 2025-08-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] When you vote for change, you want to see it – and quickly. Collectively, at all levels of government, the impetus to...
Combined Authorities (England): Unlock the Heart of Greater Manchester: Eco-Friendly Trams Redefine Tourist Mobility
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Abhirup Gan Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Unlock the Heart of Greater Manchester: Eco-Friendly Trams Redefine Tourist Mobility To boost connectivity while...
Centre for Cities: City Talks: My life at Centre for Cities
Source: Centre for Cities Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In this very special episode of City Talks Andrew Carter is joined by the Centre for Cities' now former Director of Policy and Research,...
Combined Authorities (England): Labour Mayor Accuses Treasury of Blocking Tourism Levy Despite Devolution Pledge
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Josiah Mortimer Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Labour Mayor of the North East has criticised the Government for holding power “too tightly in Westminster” as she...
Combined Authorities (England): Greater Manchester to Invest £6 Million into Tram & Tram-Train Network
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Joey Stoate Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Plans for a slew of new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester are set to be boosted by an investment...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: Funding agreed for new Bee Network tram projects
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: Andrei Dumitru Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester’s ambitious plans to expand its tram and tram-train network have been given fresh momentum with...
Economic Innovation Group: Silicon Heartland: The Evolution of Ohio’s High-Tech Workforce
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Download the Research Paper by Connor O’Brien Download Summary Rebuilding high-tech American manufacturing is back in...