Event Type: Talk or debate

17 May 2018 17:30 to 19:00

Sanders have long been used in GB Rail, where sand is dispensed from the train to improve train traction and braking performance in low adhesion conditions. A recent comprehensive programme of track testing has determined the benefits that could be achieved by: • Variable-rate sanding (i.e. higher sand flow rates at higher speeds), and • Distributed sanding (i.e. multiple sanders distributed along the train).

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

19 April 2018 17:30 to 19:00

East West Rail is a scheme to re-establish a rail link between Cambridge and Oxford to improve rail services between East Anglia, Central and Southern England with enhanced connections to national mainline rail services.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

22 March 2018 17:30 to 19:00

The presentation will discuss the derailment investigation process, from being called to the site of a derailment through to delivering an investigation report and developing recommendations to reduce the risk of future incidents. The use of analysis techniques, such as vehicle dynamics simulation, to assist in the investigation process will also be discussed.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Competition event

22 February 2018 17:00 to 19:30

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 candidate will be given 10 minutes to present and have a few minutes after to answer questions from the audience.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

25 January 2018 17:30 to 19:30

This presentation provides and overview of the three new train Intercity fleets that TransPennine Express is introducing between 2018 and 2019 on its key TransPennine North and Anglo-Scottish Routes.

Industry: Railway