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Making a Point: Developments in S&C Design, Installation and Maintenance

The RailEI is delighted to invite you to our Seminar, “Making a Point: Developments in S&C Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Maintenance.” This event brings together leading experts and practitioners to explore the complete lifecycle of Switch and Crossing (S&C) units – from initial design through to manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance. The day will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, best practices, and research in S&C. Attendees will gain valuable insights into:
- Design: Innovations in S&C design, including Network Rail’s Technical Authority perspective
- Manufacturing: Advances in manufacturing processes for S&C units
- Installation: Practical approaches and case studies on S&C installation, including major projects and lessons learned
- Maintenance: Strategies for effective asset management, reballasting, stressing, and long-term maintenance to ensure reliability and performance
This Seminar features a diverse programme of technical presentations, and interactive Q&A sessions, with contributions from Amey, Interflon, Network Rail, Rail-ability, Progress Rail, voestalpine, Volker Rail, and the University of Huddersfield.
For more details and to book please visit – https://www.thepwi.org/whats-on/making-a-point-developments-in-sc-design-installation-and-maintenance/
This event contributes to CPD
Tickets – PWI Members £97 Non-members £177 Students £20
Details
- Date: March 18
- Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Event Tags:rail events, rail industry events, Ultimate Rail Calendar
- Website: https://www.thepwi.org/whats-on/making-a-point-developments-in-sc-design-installation-and-maintenance/
Organiser
- Railway Engineering Institution
- Phone +44 (0) 300 373 6000
- Email secretary@railei.org
- View Organiser Website
Venue
- Whitworth Hall
- Oxford Road
Manchester,M13 9PL+ Google Map


