JOINT EVENT WITH THE PERMANENT WAY INSTITUTE

The National Skills Academy for Rail Engineering present their vision for closing the skills gap in the railway industry.

The meeting normally lasts between 75 and 90 minutes, during which time there will

be ample opportunities to ask questions and enter into discussions.

We look forward to welcoming you to this joint meeting.


The meeting is at Davidson House, Reading: These offices are about 7 minutes walk from Reading Station forecourt. From Reading Station South side, turn left and walk past the Rail/Air coach stop, then turn right into Blagrave Street. Continue past the Museum on the left, and on approaching Marks & Spencer bear left. The main Post Office will be ahead, St.Laurence Church on the left; keep left and enter The Forbury. After c.150m you will reach Forbury Square on the right; turn right to face the entrance to Davidson House.

Enter through the main doors, past the ground floor reception and through the security barriers (no sign-in or swipecard needed), then via the lift to the 4th floor. Approach the doors labelled “Reception” and follow the instructions on the PWI notice on the door to gain access to Meeting Room No.1 and the facilities. The person giving you access will ask you to sign the PWI Register at this point.

The meeting room is open from 1700, tea and coffee is provided courtesy of our sponsor, Network Rail. Meetings commence promptly at 1745.

Please note that visitor car parking at Davidson House is restricted to 3 cars, see cover letter for conditions of use. There are public car parks nearby.

A non-smoking policy operates in the building, and the consumption of alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the premises.