Event Type: Talk or debate

02 May 2024 19:30 to 22:00

The history and development of Birmingham based ‘Vintage Trains’ to Train Operating Company status, together with the Tyseley collection of steam and diesel locomotives, including the application of modern technology to heritage stock to enable main line operation.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

11 April 2024 17:30 to 18:00

The presentation concerns the commission of a newly innovative specialised lifting attachment for lifting concrete rail sleepers. This attachment can pick up to 5 sleepers at a time and can help lay at a rate of 100 sleepers an hour. It is the only existing model in the United Kingdom specially made for working on the LU infrastructure.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

21 March 2024 17:30 to 18:45

West Midlands Trains is in the process of introducing new rolling stock and upgraded depots to modernise its fleet. • Class 196 DMU from CAF in 2-car and 4-car - Civity • Class 730 EMU from Bombardier (Alstom) in 3-car and 5-car - Aventra John Doughty will describe the new trains and the process involved in introducing them into service and explain the progress of the related depot strategy.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

22 February 2024 17:30 to 18:42

This event is the annual IMechE competition for engineers in the earlier part of their careers. Engineers have volunteered to present on a specific area of work or interest to a judging panel and audience. The candidates will be given 10 minutes to present and have 5 minutes after to answer questions from the audience.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

18 January 2024 17:30 to 18:45

The talk will be on: • West Coast franchise bid and the fleet strategy. • The specific challenge of replacing tilt with non-tilt trains while maintaining journey times, including the line speed project. • New Class 805/807 fleets. • Refurbished 390 fleet.

Industry: Railway