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SUMMARY:Transport for Wales New Fleet Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Gainsbury\, Head of Rail Programme Delivery\, Welsh Government and Transport for Wales\nSouth & West Wales Section hybrid meeting\nA summary of the new trains fleets being introduced by Transport for Wales and some of the challenges in this process. This will include some detail on the battery electric trains deployed on the Core Valleys Lines. \nMeeting in-person from 16:45 for refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 17:00 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/377986305931376?p=xJpLgeGQmRdhYVJ1zW \nMeeting ID: 377 986 305 931 376 \nPasscode: cV6cm3vq \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,650657235# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 650 657 235# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/transport-for-wales-new-fleet-introduction/
LOCATION:NR St Patrick’s House\, Board Room\, Fourth Floor\, Curran Road off Penarth Road\, Cardiff\, CF10 5ZA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Holland":MAILTO:southandwestwales@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T103740Z
CREATED:20260805T103153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T103740Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly RailEI Birmingham Social Networking Evening - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monthly RailEI Birmingham Social Networking Evening at The Malt House\nA welcoming get-together for the railway community \nBirmingham Section in-person meeting\nJoin the RailEI Birmingham committee each month for an informal evening of conversation\, connections\, and industry updates. We meet at The Malt House\, a charming canal side venue near the Utilita Arena\, ideal for catching up after work. \nWho should come \nThis event is open to anyone working in or connected to the railway industry. Whether you’re a long-time RailEI member or new to the network\, you’ll find a friendly crowd and plenty of opportunities to meet both new and familiar faces. \nWhere to find us \nThe RailEI Birmingham committee will be in their usual corner. Look for the RailEI sign on the left side of the bar and come say hello. \nMember Perk \nAs a thank you to our community\, RailEI members receive their first drink on the house\, available on a first-come\, first-served basis for beer\, wine and soft drinks (excludes spirits and cocktails) \nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Malt House and bringing the railway community together. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/monthly-railei-birmingham-social-networking-evening-september-2026/
LOCATION:The Malthouse\, 75 King Edwards Road\, Birmingham\, B1 2NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Wilson":MAILTO:birmingham@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T112304Z
CREATED:20260806T144758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T112304Z
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SUMMARY:The TfGM July 2026 Blockade - 21 Days\, Three Sites
DESCRIPTION:Jim Stevenson\, Head of Rail\, Story Contracting Ltd\nScotland Section hybrid meeting\nOn behalf on Transport for Greater Manchester\, during July 2026\, Story Contracting Ltd completed three sites of complex renewals. Head of Rail\, Jim Stevenson\, gives an insight into the technical and logistical challenges of these works. \nMeeting in-person at 17:00 for a 17:30 start for all. Light refreshments available courtesy if RailEI. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369547988261680?p=Dj3UMePT9cwum2IqtJ \nMeeting ID: 369 547 988 261 680 \nPasscode: jn9ah9xw \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,290686631# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 290 686 631# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/the-tfgm-july-2026-blockade-21-days-three-sites/
LOCATION:Arcadis Office\, Bothwell Street\, 3rd Floor Aurora Building\, 120 Bothwell Street\, Glasgow\, G2 7JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Lowe":MAILTO:scotland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T114317Z
CREATED:20260909T102607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T114317Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Airport Remodelling
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Davies\, Senior Project Engineer\, Enhancement Team\, Network Rail\nManchester & Liverpool Section online meeting\nThe Manchester Airport Station Capacity Enhancement scheme will provide additional platform capacity to support longer train services introduced to meet future passenger demand. As part of the Manchester and North West Transformation Programme (MNTP)\, the project will remodel station infrastructure to improve capacity\, resilience\, and operational flexibility while maintaining existing services. The enhancements will enable permissive working of two 144m trains in selected platforms\, supporting continued double-stacking operations and accommodating future service growth. \nMicrosoft Teams Meeting. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/354934984660309?p=pwLgd6nF5PbFM2Mkp4 \nMeeting ID: 354 934 984 660 309 \nPasscode: ac2Mq6AU \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,934875290# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 934 875 290# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/manchester-airport-remodelling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Wells":MAILTO:manchester-liverpool@thepwi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260827T092546Z
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SUMMARY:RAIB Investigation into the Freight Train Derailment at Audenshaw
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Graham\, Principal Inspector of Rail Accidents\, RAIB\nNottingham & Derby Section hybrid meeting\nOn 6 September 2024\, a freight train derailed as it crossed a bridge in Audenshaw\, Greater Manchester. The derailment occurred due to a loss of restraint of the track gauge. This presentation will summarise RAIB’s investigation into this accident. \nMeeting in-person from 17:00 for refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 17:30 start. \n**NEW VENUE** Edward Lloyd House\, 8 Pinnacle Way\, Derby\, DE24 8ZS \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/354009442608217?p=1FJcT6T2P8FU6vI54H \nMeeting ID: 354 009 442 608 217 \nPasscode: mc2Gr2aU \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,231361224# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 231 361 224# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/raib-investigation-into-the-freight-train-derailment-at-audenshaw/
LOCATION:Edward Lloyd House\, Derby\, 8 Pinnacle Way\, Derby\, DE24 8ZS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Garlick":MAILTO:nottingham-derby@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T132528Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Trackbed Investigations
DESCRIPTION:The Importance of Trackbed Investigations: An Update from the Network Rail Trackbed Investigation & Design Team\nLevente Nogy\, Engineering Design Manager\, Network Rail\nWest of England Section hybrid meeting\nThis presentation provides an update on the services and capabilities of the Network Rail Trackbed Investigation & Design Team and highlights the value of trackbed investigations in supporting successful track renewals. It will cover the key elements of an effective investigation\, how investigation data informs engineering decisions\, and the mechanisms\, impacts and treatment options associated with subgrade erosion. \nMeeting in person from 12:45 for light refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 13:00 start for all. \nWhat to expect when attending one of our West of England Section meetings in person. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/373378920591610?p=UYJckPuGE9RLZHaDyy \nMeeting ID: 373 378 920 591 610 \nPasscode: vB6vt7Uo \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,157632096# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 157 632 096# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/the-importance-of-trackbed-investigations/
LOCATION:Atkin’s Office in Swindon\, 1st Floor\, 1 Newbridge Square\, Swindon\, SN1 1HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simon Warren":MAILTO:western@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T191500
DTSTAMP:20260724T093127Z
CREATED:20260724T092247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T093127Z
UID:10001281-1791395100-1791400500@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Lawrence Hill Track & Drainage Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Mark Howells\, Senior Asset Engineer (Drainage)\, Network Rail (Great Western Route)\nThames Valley Section hybrid meeting\nMark will describe how the relief lines 6ft drainage system at Lawrence Hill station\, Bristol was renewed at the same time as the plain line track in August 2024. With particular focus on the steps taken to develop the drainage design including the checking of calculations and assessment of the adjacent catchment to determine the most appropriate intervention. Mark will discuss specification matters pertaining to BS9295:2020 with respect to ring stiffness and use of twin walled pipes in dynamic environments such as the track support zone with reference to EN1446 and ISO9969. In addition\, Mark will describe the delivery of track and drainage during the same possession and express his views on how suitable this approach is. \nMeeting in-person from 17:00 for refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 17:45 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/378027979566416?p=8SKmDyXanq4k9LM26k \nMeeting ID: 378 027 979 566 416 \nPasscode: u7VE9LP6 \nNeed help? | System reference \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,703604733# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 703 604 733# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/lawrence-hill-track-drainage-renewal/
LOCATION:Network Rail\, Apex Plaza\, Forbury Road\, Reading\, RG1 1AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Antliff":MAILTO:thamesvalley@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T183000
DTSTAMP:20260908T142505Z
CREATED:20260907T123913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T142505Z
UID:10001302-1791824400-1791829800@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Health and Safety Regulation of Heritage and Minor Railways
DESCRIPTION:Martin Bonnington\, HM Inspector of Railways\, Office of Rail and Road\nSouth & West Wales Section hybrid meeting\nHeritage railways operate within a unique space balancing historical authenticity\, volunteer-led delivery\, and modern safety expectations. This session brings together regulatory insight and operational reality\, exploring how the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) applies oversight in the heritage sector and what this means for duty holders. \nMeeting in-person from 16:45 for refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 17:00 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313312817367635?p=HgPfuMqvW7sHQQS5Uw \nMeeting ID: 313 312 817 367 635 \nPasscode: fW2Ae3ed \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,502826917# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 502 826 917# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/the-work-of-the-orr/
LOCATION:NR St Patrick’s House\, Board Room\, Fourth Floor\, Curran Road off Penarth Road\, Cardiff\, CF10 5ZA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Holland":MAILTO:southandwestwales@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260828T110843Z
CREATED:20260828T094102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T110843Z
UID:10001298-1791999000-1792002600@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Track Train Interaction
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBC\, RSSB\nLondon Section hybrid meeting\nMeeting in person for light refreshments from 17:15 for a 17:30 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/332645835995575?p=NCOF5xcCrg5GLVIQXz \nMeeting ID: 332 645 835 995 575 \nPasscode: e3xM7zG7 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,147215926# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 147 215 926# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/track-train-interaction/
LOCATION:RSSB\, 25 Fenchurch Avenue\, London\, EC3M 5AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Tarrant":MAILTO:london@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103224Z
CREATED:20260430T102856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T103224Z
UID:10001247-1792085400-1792089000@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Rail-Ability Ballast Undercutter
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Glen\, Operations Director\, Rail-Ability Ltd\nYorkshire Section hybrid meeting\nMeeting in person from 17:00 for a 17:30 start for all. Light refreshments provided. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/377836437682893?p=TmdjpvoKRRLeW8Hup4 \nMeeting ID: 377 836 437 682 893 \nPasscode: uh6k2E89 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,799382346# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 799 382 346# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/rail-ability-ballast-undercutter/
LOCATION:NR George Stephenson House\, Network Rail Meeting Room 4.1/4.2\, 1 Toft Green\, York\, YO1 6JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Walley":MAILTO:Yorkshire@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T104411Z
CREATED:20260805T104035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T104411Z
UID:10001288-1792515600-1792522800@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Monthly RailEI Birmingham Social Networking Evening - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monthly RailEI Birmingham Social Networking Evening at The Malt House\nA welcoming get-together for the railway community \nBirmingham Section in-person meeting\nJoin the RailEI Birmingham committee each month for an informal evening of conversation\, connections\, and industry updates. We meet at The Malt House\, a charming canal side venue near the Utilita Arena\, ideal for catching up after work. \nWho should come \nThis event is open to anyone working in or connected to the railway industry. Whether you’re a long-time RailEI member or new to the network\, you’ll find a friendly crowd and plenty of opportunities to meet both new and familiar faces. \nWhere to find us \nThe RailEI Birmingham committee will be in their usual corner. Look for the RailEI sign on the left side of the bar and come say hello. \nMember Perk \nAs a thank you to our community\, RailEI members receive their first drink on the house\, available on a first-come\, first-served basis for beer\, wine and soft drinks (excludes spirits and cocktails) \nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Malt House and bringing the railway community together. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/monthly-railei-birmingham-social-networking-evening-october-2026/
LOCATION:The Malthouse\, 75 King Edwards Road\, Birmingham\, B1 2NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Wilson":MAILTO:birmingham@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T131923Z
CREATED:20260806T091845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T131923Z
UID:10001289-1793278800-1793282400@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Filton West Curve Track Drainage Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Elliot Passmore\, Permanent Way Engineer\, AECOM and Mark Howells\, Senior Asset Engineer (Drainage)\, Network Rail\nWest of England Section hybrid meeting\nElliot Passmore\, BEng (Hons) IEng MICE\, MRailEI\, Engineer\, AECOM and Mark Howells\, BEng (Hons) IEng MRailEI\, Senior Asset Engineer (Drainage)\, Network Rail will provide a summary of the design\, review\, construction and handback processes they followed to enable a new track drainage system on the Filton West Curve\, Bristol to be installed which is a key enabler of the Metro West phase 2 scheme which will see the introduction of passenger services to a freight only line to Brabazon and eventually Henbury.\nThe talk will describe how compliance to NR/L2/CIV/005\, Module 9\, Issue 2 was achieved\, with insights and reflections provided from both the perspective of the designer and client and how collaboration was key to providing an optimal solution which delivered on the project outcomes.\nConstruction considerations will be described including the proactive decisions made to minimise site fabrication\, increasing production rates whilst decreasing risk to the installation teams. A view from the client organisation will also be provided\, focussing on record keeping including asset register updates and the handback walkout following successful delivery of the work ahead of schedule in July 2026. \nThe scheme was a joint and collaborative effort by AECOM as the scheme designer\, Colas Rail as the principal contractor and Network Rail as the client for the scheme with funding provided by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. \nMeeting in person from 12:30 for light refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 13:00 start for all. \nWhat to expect when attending one of our West of England Section meetings in person. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/337289724551702?p=EDesyZpZDH4dt6Agm7 \nMeeting ID: 337 289 724 551 702 \nPasscode: KP7zq7zt \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,412414612# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 412 414 612# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/filton-west-curve-track-drainage-renewal/
LOCATION:Atkin’s Office in Swindon\, 1st Floor\, 1 Newbridge Square\, Swindon\, SN1 1HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Constantin Ciobanu":MAILTO:western@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T183000
DTSTAMP:20260910T130721Z
CREATED:20251212T171754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T130721Z
UID:10001179-1793727000-1793730600@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Huddersfield Station Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Spencer Williams\, Engineering Lead\, TRU West Alliance\nYorkshire Section hybrid meeting\nMeeting in person from 17:00 for a 17:30 start for all. Light refreshments provided. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 311 752 243 398 74 \nPasscode: 9cA2ns6e \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,976387660# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 976 387 660# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/huddersfield-station-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:AECOM\, Leeds\, 2 City Walk\, Leeds\, LS11 9AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Walley":MAILTO:Yorkshire@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T103336Z
CREATED:20260724T100713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T103336Z
UID:10001282-1793814300-1793822400@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:The Western Route Capacity – Back to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Howard Pack\, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Group (CILT)\nThames Valley Section hybrid meeting\nJoint meeting with Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT)\nFocusing closer to home on “Western Route Capacity – Back to the Future”\, Howard will talk about work done in 2016 to understand how the passenger and freight traffic forecasts from 2015 to 2043 could be reconciled with the existing infrastructure and the new passenger rolling stock. The complex study involved modelling and identifying the time period break points at which new infrastructure or rolling stock would be needed and the physical locations and interventions. Howard will make this understandable by outlining designs for grade separated junctions\, remodelling Paddington and the Didcot to Oxford corridor; and even using double-decker trains to maximise train capacity and obviate building new lines. \nMeeting in-person from 17:00 for refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 17:45 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/376498555195546?p=hxyfCIAOi45kwd8EGm \nMeeting ID: 376 498 555 195 546 \nPasscode: oU2jR9ac \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,926597566# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 926 597 566# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/the-western-route-capacity-back-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Firefly Suite\, Three Guineas\, Station Approach\, Reading\, RG1 1LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Antliff":MAILTO:thamesvalley@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260901T090429Z
CREATED:20260828T105228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090429Z
UID:10001299-1794418200-1794421800@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Probabilistic Gauging
DESCRIPTION:Professor David Johnson\, FREng\, FRailEI\, Technical Specialist\, D/Gauge Ltd (part of the TUV Rheinland Group)\nLondon Section hybrid meeting\nProbabilistic Gauging is the latest technique in the quest to calculate ‘true’ clearances between trains and the infrastructure and minimise the cost of upgrading and maintaining railway infrastructure without compromising train size. In the presentation\, David will describe the theory of probabilistic gauging and the 20-year journey from concept to delivery of this process\, and its implementation. \nMeeting in person for light refreshments from 17:15 for a 17:30 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/395258337613801?p=EFyY7dTX0ytJ1lD4Oq \nMeeting ID: 395 258 337 613 801 \nPasscode: mg6Fm2d2 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,879067744# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 879 067 744# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/probabilistic-gauging-2/
LOCATION:RSSB\, 25 Fenchurch Avenue\, London\, EC3M 5AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Tarrant":MAILTO:london@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T151506Z
CREATED:20260430T100509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T151506Z
UID:10001246-1794931200-1794934800@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Spa Valley Railway - Broom Lane Bridge Replacement
DESCRIPTION:Alan Cudlipp\, Civil Engineering Manager\, Spa Valley Railway and Director and Principal Consultant\, Apex Rail Consultancy Ltd\nAshford Section online meeting\nSpa Valley Railway is a popular heritage railway in Kent. Broom Lane Bridge\, a Victorian steel rail-over-road structure\, was beyond economic repair and the presentation describes the cost effective replacement from design through fabrication to construction and opening to traffic. Funding\, plus the cooperation of neighbours and stakeholders\, were essential to the success of the project and all form part of the various challenges that were encountered along the way. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/370139529089780?p=FGJ0AFbrv3GLNwZPx4 \nMeeting ID: 370 139 529 089 780 \nPasscode: K3Zi6xi2 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,633637269# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 633 637 269# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/spa-valley-railway-broom-lane-bridge-update/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Fosdike":MAILTO:ashford@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T122826Z
CREATED:20260813T135355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T122826Z
UID:10001293-1795109400-1795113000@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Solar Lighting Today
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Elliott\, Area Sales Manager – Rail (North) and Alan Grant\, Technical Director\, DW Windsor\nYorkshire Section hybrid meeting\nThis paper covers the basics of solar lighting and addresses some of the misconceptions about the technology. It examines the ideal applications for solar lighting and scenarios where it may not be suitable\, providing a balanced perspective on its use in public infrastructure for a sustainable future. \nMeeting in person from 17:00 for a 17:30 start for all. Light refreshments provided. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/340851888419787?p=GH4PQqrsri64FrwHuI \nMeeting ID: 340 851 888 419 787 \nPasscode: 67xQ2D4X \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,931138587# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 931 138 587# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/lighting-for-rail/
LOCATION:NR George Stephenson House\, Network Rail Meeting Room 4.1/4.2\, 1 Toft Green\, York\, YO1 6JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Walley":MAILTO:Yorkshire@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T104528Z
CREATED:20260724T104114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T104528Z
UID:10001283-1796835600-1796844600@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Historical and Technical Quiz 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thames Valley quiz evening hosted by Colin Brading\, RailEI Fellow\nThames Valley Section in person meeting\nColin will challenge attendees on their railway knowledge and powers of observation on historical\, technical and geographical matters. Attendees will form teams\, prizes will be awarded and a festive buffet will be available to be enjoyed courtesy of RailEI. \nMeeting in person from 16:45 at The Garner Hotel – IHG Hotels\, 4-8 Duke Street\, Reading\, RG1 4RY \nTo register for this event\, please contact Richard Antliff – thamesvalley@railei.org
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/historical-and-technical-quiz-2026/
LOCATION:The Garner Hotel\, 4-8 Duke Street\, Reading\, RG1 4RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Antliff":MAILTO:thamesvalley@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260828T112641Z
CREATED:20260828T112316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T112641Z
UID:10001300-1796837400-1796841000@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Rother Valley Railway
DESCRIPTION:Peter Barber\, FRailEI\, Rother Valley Railway\nLondon Section hybrid meeting\nMeeting in person for light refreshments from 17:15 for a 17:30 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/376930094648541?p=VLwwBsrwBphBrZYQrC \nMeeting ID: 376 930 094 648 541 \nPasscode: BE6PD2BU \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,934218802# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 934 218 802# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/rother-valley-railway/
LOCATION:RSSB\, 25 Fenchurch Avenue\, London\, EC3M 5AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Tarrant":MAILTO:london@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270106T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T143025Z
CREATED:20260724T110502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T143025Z
UID:10001284-1799254800-1799265600@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Electrification Matters
DESCRIPTION:Garry Keenor\, Professional Head for Electrification\, AtkinsRéalis and RailEI Deputy President\nThames Valley Section hybrid meeting\nJoint meeting with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)\nMeeting in-person from 16:45 for refreshments courtesy of RailEI for a 17:00 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37226884958544?p=Ui8jAZlH3QquoU5M9G \nMeeting ID: 372 268 849 585 44 \nPasscode: gk2XE7k3 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,518125804# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 518 125 804# \nIf you are a RailEI member\, please book your space if would like this event to be automatically recorded in your CPD portfolio. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/electrification-matters/
LOCATION:The Garner Hotel Reading City Centre\, 4-8 Duke Street\, Reading\, RG1 4RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.railei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/THAMES-VALLEY.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Antliff":MAILTO:thamesvalley@railei.org
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