BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Near You Event - UK rail Upgrades - Neil Whistler - 2nd April - 1830 - Bridwater College\n\nEvent Type: Talk or debate\n\nIndustry Sector : Railway\n\nSpeak Details: Neil Whistler - Director ETCS Operations/Techn ical SME\n\nDescription : The IET Somerset &\; West Wiltshire Network & amp\; \;The IMechE Devon &\; Somerset branch are pleased to announc e a talk by:\nNeil Whisler: \nDirector ETCS Operations/Technical SME \ ;  \;  \;  \;\nTalk: \;East Coast Railway Signalling Upgra de.\n​\n \;\nThe East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) and Introduction of European Train Control \;  \;System (ETCS). \;The ECDP will use digital technology to create a more dynamic\, more reliable\, and mo re flexible East Coast Mainline.\n \;\nSynopsis: \; \; Overall \, the ECDP remit is to find ways to improve the operational efficiency an d \;sustainability in delivering a coherent transport service for all\ , ensuring safe and economical railway systems throughout the UK and Europ e with collaboration and expertise across the sector.\nPresentation free f or members and non-members  \; \; \; \; \nRegistration: &n bsp\; \;https://localevents.theiet.org/d3861b\n \;  \;(booking via website is recommended)\n \;For more information contact: \nSteph en.Pearson@ietvolunteer.org \n \nVishal.Goyal@member.imeche.org\n\nWednesd ay 2nd April 2025 &ndash\; 18:30 for 19:00 start.\nBridgwater and Taunton College\, Advanced Engineering Centre\, BN115/116 second floor of the AEC. TA6 4PZ\n56 parking places available outside the AEC with overflow parkin g at the Health &\; Fitness Block.\n\nContact Details: Vishal Goyal\nAd dress: Exeter\, United Kingdom.\n\n Alternative Contact: Stephen Pearson DTEND:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T232025Z DTSTART:20250402T183000 LOCATION:Bridgwater and Taunton College\, \, Bath Rd\, Bridgwater \, Bridgw ater\, TA6 4PZ\, United Kingdom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:UK rail Upgrades - Neil Whistler - 2nd April - 1830 - Bridwater Col lege UID:a2fd45bd-531d-4e07-ac11-9be08aba9689 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR