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Event Type: Technical lecture
08 April 2026 17:00 to 19:00
East Midlands Railway - Derby
Kit Spackman will speak on the history of the APT
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
11 March 2026 17:00 to 19:00
East Midlands Railway - Derby
Rachel Turner will present an in-depth look at the Class 810 “Aurora” project - Hitachi’s new hybrid Intercity train for the Midland Mainline. Designed in Pistoia, Italy, and assembled in Newton Aycliffe, UK, Aurora builds on the Class 80x IEP platform but introduces a new design and hybrid technology, offering equal performance in both electric and diesel modes.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
11 February 2026 17:00 to 19:00
East Midlands Railway - Derby
The Midlands Centre Heat of the Future of Rail Presentation Competition
Including the Midlands Centre AGM
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
14 January 2026 17:00 to 19:00
East Midlands Railway - Derby
Vampire is a rail‑safety software used for over 40 years, originally developed by British Rail Research, since acquired by AtkinsRéalis in 2020.
The presentation covers vehicle dynamics, Vampire’s history, and its validation through testing, concluding with modern applications, including derailment investigations and designing a new steam locomotive.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
02 December 2025 18:00 to 20:00
Derby Conference Centre - Derby
A joint lecture with the Derby Railway Engineering Society.
Please note this meeting is at the Derby Conference Centre
Industry: Railway