Event Type: Talk or debate

12 October 2022 17:15 to 19:30

Noel Travers, the new RD Chairman will present his address "'Not a very good engineer' the fallacy and effect of this mindset" Noel will discuss diversity within the engineering environment, highlighting the benefits of a diverse workforce, and considers how this may be improved. He will also cover why it is critical to retain talent in engineering.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

09 November 2022 17:15 to 19:30

Neil Dinmore - Principal Engineer at RSSB - will examine the recent industry approach to managing of cracks on various classes of rolling stock

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

07 December 2022 17:15 to 20:00

David Powell will give an update on the introduction of the class 777 fleet

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

11 January 2023 17:15 to 19:30

Phil Read, MD of Varamis, will explain his company's approach to providing 'An all electric Zero Emissions Rail Logistics Service' using ex-passenger carrying EMUs

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Competition event

08 February 2023 18:00 to 20:00

The annual competition which allows young engineers to present an example of their role in a project with which they been involved Please note that the Centre's AGM will be held during the judging interval

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

08 March 2023 17:15 to 19:30

Robin Lee will outline Park Signalling's approach to the challenges of rural line re-signalling including key token instruments and radio electronic token black. The presentation will include physical demonstrations This is a joint lecture with the PWI

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

12 April 2023 17:15 to 19:30

Kevin Hope from Network Rail will give a brief history of trainborne infrastructure monitoring covering both fleet and technology. He will give an overview of recent developments and outline future strategy

Industry: Railway