Rail transportation events (33)

Most people like to see a steam locomotive at speed on the main line but very few know the mechanical and financial difficulties in ensuring its availability and reliability. This talk will cover the requirements for day to day maintenance and the unique way in which The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has ensured that the inevitable associated costs are met....

The Annual Black Tie Dinner & Dance is a Young railway Professionals (YRP) event. The YRP are a group formed from the young members of the IMechE, IRO, IET, IRSE and PWI. The dinner is open to all young professionals in the railway industry....

The railway Division Annual Luncheon attracts over 900 people from all aspects of the railway business. This is a key event for the industry and provides an excellent opportunity to network. A reception will be held at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane on Friday 4 March 2011 at 12.00 followed by Luncheon at 13.00. The Chairman of the railway Division Tim Dugher, will...

As governments search for methods of easing congestion on Europe’s overstretched rail networks, developing new rail infrastructure is of key importance. However, these projects are expensive and often take a long time to complete. railways need an immediate solution to solve the capacity challenges faced on a daily basis. They need methods of maintaining and developing...

rail Get on track for boom times aheadWhether you?re moving up in rail - or are new to it as a manager, investor or adviser this mini-MBA will help you explore how the sector works and its future directions in just 3 days.With the rapid expansion of global rail, passenger, freight and metro thousands of new professionals are entering or interfacing with the industry. They must...

El L Congreso de la Federación Española de Asociaciones de Amigos del Ferrocarril se celebrará entre los días 27 y 30 de abril de 2012. Lo organizamos conjuntamente las asociaciones de amigos del ferrocarril de Valladolid (ASVAFER) y Venta de Baños (AVENFER). Este Congreso coincide con el 150 aniversario de la salida de la primera locomotora reparada de los Talleres Centrales de la Compañía de...

Spain rail Conference and Exhibition 2011 is the meeting point for the dissemination of recent advances in railway technology, and in which the main actors in national and international sector. Spain rail is the meeting point of the rail transport sector in Southern Europe. During the celebration of Spain rail 2011 will take place the Second Edition of the...

Key stakeholders from the sector will attend The Future of rail Freight in Europe to debate the future strategic direction of this rapidly growing industry and discuss whether rail freight is the key to a sustainable transport policy for the continent. Selected speakers include: * Hans-Georg Werner, Member of the Management Board, DB Schenker rail * Dr Dirk Stahl, Chief...

Key stakeholders from the sector will attend The Future of rail Freight in Europe to debate the future strategic direction of this rapidly growing industry and discuss whether rail freight is the key to a sustainable transport policy for the continent. Selected speakers include: * Hans-Georg Werner, Member of the Management Board, DB Schenker rail * Dr Dirk Stahl, Chief...

railway EMC will be held in Madrid on March 31, 2011....