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Wednesday 23 September 2009 - Friday 25 September 2009
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Today's volatile economic climate has led to an ever increasing need for efficiencies. At the same time, passengers want faster more comfortable and punctual trains.
Engineers must adjust to a business-focused industry where the challenge of maintaining a high performing, operational railway is more difficult than ever before. How can railway engineers deliver a railway that is both world class and cost effective?
To promote efficiency and realise shared economic benefits, railway engineers need to collectively focus on whole-life costs across the industry and in removing barriers at the systems interfaces.
This seminar offers excellent value for money and is suitable for engineers at all levels, from new entrants to industry leaders.
Invited Speakers Include:
David Clarke, Deputy Director of Rail Systems, DfT
Andrew Newby, Head of Technical Planning, Network Rail
Louise Shaw, Head of Engineering and Projects, ATOC
Tim Dugher, Engineering Director, Angel Trains
David Hatfield, Rolling Stock Programme Manager, Northern Rail
Alan Ross, National & Renewal Enhancement Engineer (Control & Communications), Network Rail
Saleem Mohammad, Victoria Line Upgrade Manager, TfL
Mark Robinson, Director, Chrome Angel
Stuart Draper, Engineering Change Manager, Northern Rail
James Allenden, Head of Plant, Network Rail
Professor Rod Smith, Imperial University
Peter Bowes, Safety and Environment Director, Virgin Trains
Ian Walmsley, Engineering Development Manager, Porterbrook
Mark Gaynor, Rail Systems, DfT
Alistair Dormer, Hitachi
After Dinner Speaker:
Sir Moir Lockhead, Chief Executive, First Group
Extra Items:
1 day
Other
Wednesday 23 September 2009
Delegates are invited to attend a quiz on the night of the 23 September 2009. This is an informal evening.
Accommodation on the night of the 23 September is not included in the main delegate fee. Click on the above link to book the extra accommodation and quiz.
- Understand the latest thinking, tools and best practice techniques in railway
- Improve productivity and maximise value within your company
- Gain a global appreciation of the railway industry
- Learn from those in top leadership positions
- Enhance your Professional Development
- Find collaborators for future projects
- Meet, greet and network with key industry professionals
- Expand capacity and lower carbon emissions
- Save money through innovative approaches to whole-life cost
- Deliver reliability improvement through culture change
- Energy sustainability - how to measure and how to live it
- Make the most of your assets with the latest asset management techniques
- Get different stakeholder groups working together for the good of the industry
- Understand railway strategy for the next 30 years
- Consider the importance of value engineering in the coming years
- Make future electrification happen cost effectively
- Appreciate the benefits of moving from conventional signalling to ETCS
- Achieve a customer focused, sustainable and successful business