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SUMMARY:Lessons\, Innovation and Progress: The Path to CCE-TMS-380
DESCRIPTION:Frank Golden\, Senior Technical Executive\, Irish Rail\nIreland Section in-person meeting\nLight refreshments from 13:30hrs\, which will give an opportunity for catching up with friends\, colleagues\, and a chance to make new contacts. \nPresentation from 14:00hrs \nVenue –  Great National Ballykisteen Hotel\, Limerick Junction\, Co. Tipperary\, Ireland E34 VK12 \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. Attendance qualifies as CPD time. \nPlease register to attend via this link. \nPlease contact pwiirishsection@gmail.com should you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/lessons-innovation-and-progress-the-path-to-cce-tms-380/
LOCATION:Great National Ballykisteen Hotel\, Limerick Junction\, Co. Tipperary\, E34 VK12\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T163000
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SUMMARY:What I know now that I wish I knew then
DESCRIPTION:Steve Featherstone\, FREng\, FPWI\nIreland Section in-person meeting\nLight refreshments from 14:00hrs\, which will give an opportunity for catching up with friends\, colleagues\, and a chance to make new contacts. \nPresentation from 14:30hrs \nVenue –  Ashling Hotel Dublin\, 10 – 13 Parkgate Street\, Stoneybatter\, Dublin 8\, D08 P38N \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. Attendance qualifies as CPD time. \nPlease register to attend via https://lnkd.in/eNcmzSGa \nPlease contact pwiirishsection@gmail.com should you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/what-i-know-now-that-i-wish-i-knew-then/
LOCATION:Ashling Hotel Dublin\, 10-13 Parkgate Street\, Stoneybatter\, Dublin 8\, D08 P38N\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20241127T174620Z
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SUMMARY:National Train Control Centre (NTCC) Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Fiona O’Sullivan\, Programme Manager\, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail\nIreland Section in-person meeting\nFiona O’Sullivan will be giving a presentation on the new National Train Control Centre which is located in Heuston across the road from the hotel. \nLight refreshments from 13:30hrs\, which will give an opportunity for catching up with friends\, colleagues\, and a chance to make new contacts. \nPresentation from 14:00hrs \nVenue –  Ashling Hotel Dublin\, 10 – 13 Parkgate Street\, Stoneybatter\, Dublin 8\, D08 P38N \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. Attendance qualifies as CPD time. \nPlease contact pwiirishsection@gmail.com to register your interest. \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/national-train-control-centre-ntcc-dublin/
LOCATION:Ashling Hotel Dublin\, 10-13 Parkgate Street\, Stoneybatter\, Dublin 8\, D08 P38N\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T153000
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SUMMARY:Belfast Grand Central Station
DESCRIPTION:Lisa McFadden\, Programme Manager\, Translink\nIntroduction by Mervyn McCollam\, Head of Rail Infrastructure\, Translink\nIreland Section in-person meeting\nBelfast Grand Central Station has been built to replace the existing Great Victoria Street Station with the purpose of increasing capacity for the Rail Network in Northern Ireland. This paper will focus on the Civil Engineering\, Track and Signalling Works associated with the railway element of the new Station. \nA light lunch will be served from 13:00hrs\, which will give an opportunity for catching up with friends\, colleagues\, and a chance to make new contacts. \nPresentations from 14:00hrs \nVenue –  The Clayton Hotel\, 22-26 Ormeau Avenue\, Belfast\, BT2 8HS \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. Attendance qualifies as CPD time. \nPlease contact pwiirishsection@gmail.com to register your interest. \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/belfast-grand-central-station/
LOCATION:The Clayton Hotel\, 22-26 Ormeau Ave\, Belfast\, BT2 8HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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SUMMARY:DART+ Programme: Developing Ireland's future DART network
DESCRIPTION:Paul Hendrick\, Iarnród Éireann’s Director Capital Investments\nPWI Presidential Address with Peter Dearman\, President\, PWI\nIrish Section in person meeting & AGM\nLight refreshments from 13:45 for a 14:15 start. \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. If you are not currently a member of the PWI but would like to attend the meeting\, please contact Section Secretary\, Joe Walsh pwiirishsection@gmail.com before the day of the meeting to register your intention. \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/dart-programme-developing-irelands-future-dart-network/
LOCATION:The Spencer Hotel\, Excise Walk\, IFSC\,\, Dublin 1\, D01 X4C9\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T153000
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Railways rail health strategy - Belfast
DESCRIPTION:Tony Knipe\, Track Maintenance Manager and Niall Mellon\, Senior Project Engineer\, Northern Ireland Railways\, Permanent Way Department\nIrish Section hybrid meeting\nSynopsis: The NI Railways Permanent Way Department will present on its award winning ‘Rail Health’ strategy. They won the Asset Management and Maintenance Excellence category at the recent Rail Business Awards. This strategy was introduced in 2020 and aligned multiple key inspection and maintenance routines\, including ultrasonic and eddy current testing\, replacement of key assets\, and rail milling. The presentation will cover developing and implementing the strategy and give detail on the benefits realised by considering the rail as a system.a high performing durable railway. \nLight refreshments from 13:00 for a 14:00 start. \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. If you are not currently a member of the PWI but would like to attend the meeting\, please contact Patricia.frier@translink.co.uk  copying in the Section Secretary\, Joe Walsh pwiirishsection@gmail.com before the day of the meeting to register your intention. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 322 737 060 075\nPasscode: db9zwj \nDownload Teams | Join on the web \nOr call in (audio only) \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,326743117#   United Kingdom\, London \nPhone Conference ID: 326 743 117# \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/northern-ireland-railways-rail-health-strategy-belfast/
LOCATION:Mount Business and Conference Centre\, 2 Woodstock Link\, Belfast\, BT6 8DD
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T153000
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Railways rail health strategy - Tullamore
DESCRIPTION:Tony Knipe\, Track Maintenance Manager and Niall Mellon\, Senior Project Engineer\, Northern Ireland Railways\, Permanent Way Department\nIrish Section meeting\nSynopsis: The NI Railways Permanent Way Department will present on its award winning ‘Rail Health’ strategy. They won the Asset Management and Maintenance Excellence category at the recent Rail Business Awards. This strategy was introduced in 2020 and aligned multiple key inspection and maintenance routines\, including ultrasonic and eddy current testing\, replacement of key assets\, and rail milling. The presentation will cover developing and implementing the strategy and give detail on the benefits realised by considering the rail as a system.a high performing durable railway. \nLight refreshments from 13:00 for a 14:00 start. \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. If you are not currently a member of the PWI but would like to attend the meeting\, please contact Patricia.frier@translink.co.uk  copying in the Section Secretary\, Joe Walsh pwiirishsection@gmail.com before the day of the meeting to register your intention. \n 
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/northern-ireland-railways-rail-health-strategy-tullamore/
LOCATION:The Tullamore Court Hotel\, O’Moore Street\,\, Tullamore\, R35 D406\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T163533Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Arches-Whiteabbey Track Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Oliver Watts\, Project Manager\, Translink\nStacy Clements\, Lead Consultant\, Simon Wheat\, Principal Engineer (Rail) and Ken Carter\, Senior Engineer (Geotechnics)\, Ove Arup & Partners\nGreg Ramsay\, Project Manager and Dan Reddy\, Contractors Engineering Manager\, Babcock Rail Limited\nJohn Fullerton\, Director\, Gravis Planning\nIrish Section meeting\nSynopsis: Situated within a cutting just north of Belfast containing a number of overline structures\, the ‘Dark Arches’ is the local name for a section of twin track which has required many interventions over the years to maintain track quality. It was renewed during a 10 day line closure over Christmas 2021 with significant works completed in advance. The Project Team will present and discuss the project in greater detail including history\, initiation\, design\, delivery and overall management\, highlighting numerous technical challenges presented by the site\, the solutions developed and the construction methods employed to resolve the root causes for the problems to produce a high performing durable railway. \nLight refreshments from 13:00 for a 14:00 start. \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. If you are not currently a member of the PWI but would like to attend the meeting\, please contact the Section Secretary\, Joe Walsh pwiirishsection@gmail.com before the day of the meeting to register your intention. \nThis meeting will also be available to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams. \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nLearn More | Meeting options \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/dark-arches-whiteabbey-track-renewal/
LOCATION:Mount Business and Conference Centre\, 2 Woodstock Link\, Belfast\, BT6 8DD
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220211T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220211T163000
DTSTAMP:20220204T153650Z
CREATED:20220204T153650Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneers and Visionaries
DESCRIPTION:Pioneers and Visionaries: Drawings from the short list – Nick West\, Iarnród Éireann\nIrish Section Spring Meeting\nSynopsis: This paper is a look at some of the collection of drawings Iarnród Éireann has dating back to the construction of the railway network in Ireland during the middle to early second half of the Eighteen Century. \nTea\, coffee and refreshments will be served from 13:30hrs\, which will give an opportunity for catching up with friends\, colleagues\, and a chance to make new contacts. \nProspective members and visitors are welcome – there is no charge to attend. Attendance qualifies as CPD time. \nBOOK YOUR SPACE HERE
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/pioneers-and-visionaries/
LOCATION:Irish Architectural Archive\, 45 Merrion Square\, Dublin 2\, DO2 VY60\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Section Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Walsh":MAILTO:ireland@railei.org
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