Join Richard East, newly-elected Chairman of the IMechE Railway Division, for his presentation on how the industry should focus its development and investment on future projects supported by the Government, and the key areas that he believes will make the most difference. A poster is available.

The presentation will illustrate how engineers can contribute to a successful railway industry of the future. This will include addressing challenges arising from:

• Continued passenger and freight growth
• Sustainability considerations including fuel choice, emissions
• Train control options to improve capacity
• Opportunities provided by enhanced communications
• Transport modal shift

The presentation will also provide examples of how the industry should become more system orientated and use experience gained in Europe and other parts of the world. The presentation will also review how the industry should take advantage of imminent changes resulting from Crossrail and High Speed Rail.

Travel to and from Southampton University

‘Unilink’ bus services connect the University’s Highfield Bus Interchange (immediately to the north of the Garden Court building) with Southampton Central Station and Southampton Airport Parkway Station.  Bus route maps and times can be found at http://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/service.shtml?serviceid=3887 .  The standard single fare for all journeys on these buses is £2.00.  A summary of journey durations, examples of departure times, route numbers and bus stop locations are as shown in the following table.

The taxi firms recommended by the University are Radio Taxis, 023 8066 6666 or West Quay Cars, 02380 999 999 Free parking is available behind buildings 44 and 46.  The post code for sat nav purposes is SO17 1BJ.