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Thursday 29 October 2009
Institution of Engineering and Technology
2 Savoy Place
London
WC2R 0BL United Kingdom
The capacity challenges need to be tackled as a long term investment plan to ensure that we maintain a sustainable economy and lifestyle. Much has already been planned or under construction. Society as a whole is changing to an expectation of a greener future and anticipating changes in the way we travel. This seminar explores a wide range of issues:
- Will the demand for rail transport continue
- Do we need to travel so much?
- Are we using existing capacity optimally
- How have other countries approached capacity
- What lessons are there from other transport modes
- Should freight have a higher priority on the system
- Can we get the costs down?
- Can we avoid costly disruption to services during construction?
- How do we deliver a rolling programme?
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Gain a wider understanding of the increasing capacity challenges in the medium and longer term from a wide perspective.
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Understand how challenges are being dealt with
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Expose solutions and areas for further work across the railway disciplines
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Take advantage of significant learning opportunities, delivered by the leaders in their field
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Meet, greet and network with key industry players
