The University of Huddersfield's Institute of Railway Research recently hosted the Railway Industry Association's Electrification & Decarbonisation Group event, providing updates on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The TRU project includes significant works at Heaton Lodge Junction, Mirfield, and Ravensthorpe stations, with a new 1km 'curve' track being constructed. Lead engineers Rambali Raghaven and Tom Kemp shared insights on the electrification progress. The event focused on traction electrification, covering topics like rail electrification solutions, cost-efficiency, and alternative decarbonisation methods such as battery and hydrogen trains. Network Rail representatives discussed the multi-billion-pound TRU programme aimed at improving connectivity for passengers in the North between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York, through the electrification and upgrade of a 70-mile route serving 23 stations.