Overview

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has therefore organised this seminar to examine the engineering challenges created by electrification, and to share solutions to these challenges. With presentations by key players from government, rail operating companies and organisations involved in electrification, this event will provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments and technologies in delivering railway electrification in Britain.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Rt Hon Lord Andrew Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport

Confirmed speakers include:
Steve Yianni, Director of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Network Rail
Bill Reeve, Head of Rail Delivery, Transport for Scotland
Stephen Cox, Project Manager, Balfour Beatty Rail
Dr Felix Schmid, Associate Professor in Railway Systems Engineering, University of Birmingham
Tony Mercado, Director - Rail Technical & Professional, Department for Transport
Stuart Baker, Deputy Director - Rail Projects, Department for Transport
Dr Joe Cosgrove, Business Stream Leader - Traction Power and Electro-MAgnetic Compatibility (EMC), Mott MacDonald
Adrian Shooter, Chairman, Chiltern Railways
Paul Hooper, Head of Systems Development Group, Atkins

Attending this event will help you:

Receive an update from the Department for Transport on the strategy and planning being put in place for electrification projects
Engage in discussions with train operators and get their perspective on up-coming electrification projects
Meet, greet and network with key industry professionals

Technical Advantages

Learn from Scotland’s recent railway electrification
Meet, greet and network with key industry professionals
Engage in discussions with train operators and get their perspective on up-coming electrification projects
Recognise the technical requirements and challenges of electrifying Britain’s rail network
Discuss the Great Western plan
Understand reduced-cost electrification
Discuss the link between electrification and sustainability

Who should attend

Rail operating companies, Government, network operators, TOCs, ROSCOs, consultancies, rolling stock manufacturers, infrastructure equipment designers and manufacturers, contract or chain supply managers, academics and professionals with an interest in electrification.

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

If you have a product or service to promote you can enhance brand awareness through our range of exciting sponsorship / exhibition opportunities.

For details of how we can tailor a package to suit your needs, contact Aman Duggal on:

telephone: +44 (0)20 7973 1309
email: sponsorship@imeche.org
or complete the online form

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