Past Events

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  • Event Type: Technical visit
    10 July 2026 13:00 to 16:00
    Plasser UK - London
    Join us on our 2026 technical tour to Plasser UK. On this visit attendees will have the opportunity to tour their workshop and do a machine walk-around.
    Industry: Railway
  • Event Type: Technical lecture
    20 May 2026 18:00 to 19:00
    Webinar
    Inclusive design is often treated as a checklist - something to be validated at the end of a project with a reassuring “it meets the standards”. But who is it really for? And what happens when we get it wrong?
    Industry: Railway
  • Event Type: Technical lecture
    15 April 2026 18:00 to 19:00
    RSSB Offices - London
    An in depth look at the versatility and technical capability of the UK’s most advanced traction unit including the outputs from recent trials on the WCML. Karl Watts and Andy Grundy will take you through the Stadler Class 93 locomotive, including a look at recent trials on the West Coast Main Line.
    Industry: Railway
  • Event Type: Technical lecture
    11 March 2026 18:00 to 19:00
    RSSB Offices - London
    Since 1990, London Underground has delivered major upgrades to the Central, Jubilee, Northern and Sub‑Surface lines, introducing Automatic Train Operation to improve service. Unlike the enclosed Victoria Line, these routes include open sections where weather affects wheel‑rail adhesion. This presentation compares ATO performance on those open sections, identifies constraints, and suggests future measures, including closer integration between rolling stock and train control systems.
    Industry: Railway
  • Event Type: Competition event
    11 February 2026 17:30 to 19:30
    UCL Central House - London
    Join us for the 2026 edition of the Future of Rail presentation competition. Five young engineers will battle it out to become the southeast region champion! We will be joined by Rebeka Sellick, Railway Division Chair, for her Chair's Address.
    Industry: Railway
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