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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:Advanced Track Technician Mod 1 - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:RailEI Advanced Track Technician Course\nModule 1 – Introduction to Track Theory\, Practice and Surveying\nDelegates will learn how innovations in survey\, design\, maintenance\, renewal\, and project work can be harnessed to help make safe and efficient plans. Diversity and sustainability issues will be explored\, as will the interdependencies between the various engineering functions and train operations\, so that key management skills including decision making\, prioritisation\, record keeping\, data analysis\, and report writing are developed. Practical skills will be developed in plain line and S&C surveying and inspection\, rail and rail defect management\, mechanised alignment maintenance\, and rail stressing. \nFor full details and to download a booking form CLICK HERE \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/advanced-track-technician-mod-1-september-2026/
LOCATION:Derby Conference Centre\, DE24 8UX
CATEGORIES:Training Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="education@railei.org":MAILTO:education@railei.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260910T101431Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced S&C Systems Engineering Mod 2 - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:RailEI Advanced Switch & Crossing Systems Engineering Course\nModule 2\nProgramme aim\nPoints\, Switches and Crossings (P&C\, S&C) are critical to railway performance\, yet maintenance of these assets often lack complete coordination between the track and signalling teams. The Advanced S&C Systems Engineering course bridges this gap. Equipping engineers with the knowledge and tools to optimise reliability\, reduce failures and improve safety and train performance. \nThe course will contain case studies of how to run effective PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE regimes for S&C and how to identify and analyse potential failure modes for track and signalling components. The course will be 60% track theory and 40% signalling theory. \nEnhance understanding of signalling and track design and maintenance principles and interfaces. \nOne course\, two weeks. \nFor full details and to download a booking form CLICK HERE \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/advanced-sc-systems-engineering-mod-2-september-2026/
LOCATION:Derby Conference Centre\, DE24 8UX
CATEGORIES:Training Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="education@railei.org":MAILTO:education@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T091227Z
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SUMMARY:Hopetown Darlington Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:RailEI Yorkshire and North East Sections “Hopetown Darlington Site Visit”\nIn combination with recent RailEI presentations to Yorkshire and North Eastern Sections on “Hopetown Darlington – New track for a new home” \nSite visit to the new sidings and network connection at Hopetown Darlington\, is arranged for Tuesday 8th September 2026. \nThere are two time slots 15.00 and 18.00\, each is expected to take approximately 2 hours. \nThe tour will include the ~1km of track and S&C laid over the last 2 years\, together with access to Darlington Locomotive Works (A1 Steam Trust) and Darlington Railway Preservation Society sheds. \nA round trip on a Wickham Trolley is also planned. \nBoots and Hi Vis Vest required. \nMeeting point is A1 Steam Trust\, Bonomi Way\, 1.5 miles from ECML Darlington Bank Top\, and 500m walk from North Road Station. \nParking is available at the A1 Steam Trust [by prior arrangement] ///taker.fight.calms \nYou can take the opportunity to combine this with a visit to the adjacent Hopetown Museum\, (an award-winning railway themed visitor attraction).\nDirect access from Hopetown Museum ‘viewing gallery’ can be arranged for the 15.00 slot [by prior arrangement] \nPlease confirm your interest and any parking arrangements if required to yorkshire@railei.org \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/hopetown-darlington-site-visit/
LOCATION:The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust\, 9 Bonomi Way\, Darlington\, DL3 0PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Hodge":MAILTO:yorkshire@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260828T105559Z
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SUMMARY:Poplar Lines Electrification
DESCRIPTION:Gavin Cambridge\, Network Rail\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/361727916473079?p=EliOfdWcnlZ8In2WIy \nMeeting ID: 361 727 916 473 079 \nPasscode: xA6nc78a \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,267828485# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 267 828 485# \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/poplar-lines-electrification/
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:20260909T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T191500
DTSTAMP:20260507T124400Z
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SUMMARY:Basic steel metallurgy and the effect of rail section on rail stress and defect growth
DESCRIPTION:Andy Franklin\, Retired Permanent Way Engineer and RailEI Technical Education Lecturer\nThames Valley Section hybrid meeting\nThis presentation is in two parts and is intended to give track engineers an understanding in the basic concepts underlying rail management.\nThe first part looks at the metallurgy of plain carbon steels and the effects of carbon content and heat treating. There is a brief look at the effects of alloying and a case study of how it can go wrong!\nThe second section looks at how the section shape and manufacturing affects rail stress and the growth of rail defects. There is a reminder on basic section properties and bending theory.\nThere are things to do so you may wish to bring a sheet of A4 paper and your calculator! \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/365186690592261?p=I18kPGZITbuB72pxEC \nMeeting ID: 365 186 690 592 261 \nPasscode: xQ75kL7y \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,377926115# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 377 926 115# \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/basic-steel-metallurgy-and-the-effect-of-rail-section-on-rail-stress-and-defect-growth-2/
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:20260910T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T161426Z
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SUMMARY:Electrification: Investment\, Maintenance\, Renewals\, Research
DESCRIPTION:Electrification: Investment\, Maintenance\, Renewals\, Research\nRailEI Technical Seminar\nThe North West provides a wonderful setting for RailEI to explore a selection of key themes in Rail Electrification; the region is currently undergoing a renaissance in terms of the development of Integrated Transport Strategies and so has much to offer RailEI members and supporters. There are many examples of developing and ongoing projects and programmes including expansion of the Merseyrail network\, the West Coast mainline renewal and maintenance challenges\, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and Manchester Metrolink extensions and a diverse spread of AC and DC traction and contact systems. \nThis Seminar will include opportunities for delegate interaction and participation\, offering facilitated discussions and Q&As. \nReady to be part of the conversation? Book now to advance your knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing track renewals. \nThis event contributes to CPD. \nRegistration with exhibitors from 08:30 for a 09:30 start. \nMembers £97   Non-members £177   Students £20 \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/electrification-investment-maintenance-renewals-research/
LOCATION:Hilton Liverpool\, 3 Thomas Steers Way\, Liverpool\, L1 8LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Technical Seminar
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