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RSSB Quarterly Standards Update December 2023 is a live, online and interactive event to provide an update on both the new and the updated standards published in December 2023. This briefing covers guidance on the processes around managing standards, how to get involved, how to request a change, how to make a deviation request and […]
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is jointly organising this event with the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) which will see the launch of new Guidance to Railway for Testing and Trialling in Great Britain. In April 2014, the RSSB published a good practice guide for testing and trialling new technology for Britain's railway. It […]
Logistics UK's 7th annual Logistics Awards is dedicated to full multimodal representation in the entries from road, rail, sea and air, including operators, manufacturers, logistics and supporting industries. Categories include Rail Business of the Year, Most Innovative Company of the Year and many more.
Revolutionising mobility: Exploring the future of microtransit is a free webinar where you can hear from leading industry experts as they share their exclusive insight into successful microtransit schemes, and consider the barriers to implementation, how the solution can tackle transit deserts and what the future of microtransit looks like.
This Train Operations webinar from the RSSB takes place on Thursday 14 December 2023. In the aftermath of the Ladbroke Grove rail crash in 1999, the industry saw an increase in train protection equipment with the introduction of Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS). However, further investment is needed in newer technology to reduce the […]
InnoTrans 2024, a leading international trade fair for transport technology, takes place in Berlin from 24-27 September and the focus is on the future of mobility. Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments: Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 42 halls at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The InnoTrans […]
The 2024 NRC Annual Conference features a unique program agenda with chief engineers from the major freight railroads and other key speakers. It covers up-to-date topics of importance to the rail industry. Typical topics include: Class 1 and Regional Railroad Capital Spending Plans. Rail Projects of National Significance. Commuter Rail and Transit Contracting. Railroad Construction […]
RIA's Parliamentary Reception returns on 16 January 2024. This annual reception brings together senior leaders and stakeholders from across the railway sector to hear from Ministers, Shadow Ministers, MPs and Peers. It will also host the Rail Fellowship Programme awards ceremony, where RIA thanks all politicians who've taken part in the programme during the Class […]
InfraTalk 2024 is an online networking event with Tier 1, customers, clients, supply chain and key stakeholders present. The event provides barrier-free networking to engage with key people from the industry. With just one VIP keynote speaker, there are no presentations to interrupt your networking, and no formal appointments needed. Find new opportunities, meet collaboration […]
The Rolling Stock Forum 2024 takes place on 6 February 2024 in London. Here attendees can hear lessons and case studies from procurement through to fleet introduction, consider the short and long-term rolling stock needs, and explore current financing options. Guests can also attend to examine the progress with decarbonisation and the options for rolling […]
The Heritage Railway Association Awards recognise excellence and innovation in heritage railway and tramway restoration, preservation and operation. This time there are 11 award categories, including Railway of the Year, the Coiley Award for Steam Locomotive Engineering, the Morgan Award for Rolling Stock Preservation and the Lord Faulkner Young Volunteers Award. Plus, the HRA Award […]
Following the huge successes of the 2023 event, the Innovation Lab 2024 from Carlisle Support Services returns. Carlisle Support Services’ Innovation Lab provides an annual opportunity to interact with emerging cutting-edge innovations and assess their viability within day-to-day operations before committing to substantial capital investments. Therefore, adapting in a flexible and cost-effective manner to thrive […]
