Current and Future Events
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Event Type: Technical lecture
20 April 2026 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Technical lecture on the inspection of Network Rail infrastructure by the use of drones. This is a follow on lecture from one held previously about the use of helicopters. Joint event with IET
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
07 September 2026 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
The new railway division chair, our own Matt Prosser, gives his inaugural Chairs address.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
12 October 2026 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Andy Mellors, Managing Director Avanti West Coast, gives his personal view of the railway privatisation era - its successes and failures.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
10 November 2026 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Following on from last Novembers presentation on reksignalling of London Underground's sub-surface lines; the story continues with the integration of train and infrastructure. Joint event with IET and IRSE.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
07 December 2026 17:00 to 20:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
AGM of the RD South Western Centre, and then Geoff Hudson presents the story of the iconic Class 50 diesel locomotive from conception to preservation. This is our Christmas family lecture.
Industry: Railway
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