Overview
This technical forum will compare current and future innovations occurring in the rail industry.
Speakers will present their work on improving the rail infrastructure helping to create a better, more efficient railway.
The topics being presented are:
Design approaches within switches and crossings
• The introduction of the tubular stretcher bar – Russell Crow, Tinsley Bridge (former Network Rail)
• Designing out contact forces in points and crossings – Darren Sharp, London Underground Ltd
Innovation in track systems
• Modular slab track systems – Carl Garrud, Rhomberg Sersa UK Ltd
• Innovation in ballasted systems – Prof William Powrie, University of Southampton
Speakers include:
Russell Crow, Tinsley Bridge (formerly Network Rail)
Darren Sharp, London Underground Ltd
Carl Garrud, Rhomberg Sersa UK Ltd
Prof William Powrie, Southampton University
Agenda:
17:30 - Registration and refreshments
18:00 - Lecture begins
19:30 - Lecture concludes