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SUMMARY:Enhancing Switch & Crossing Performance: A Physics-Based Design Optimisation for the Whitehall Quadruple Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Prof Yann Bezin\, Professor of Railway Dynamics\, Dr Samuel Hawksbee\, Senior Research Fellow\, University of Huddersfield and Adam Broomhall\, Senior Project Engineer\, Network Rail.\nRailEI Lunch & Learn\nThe Whitehall Junction\, located west of Leeds station\, forms a critical node within the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU)\, where two double-track routes intersect in a complex quadruple diamond configuration. This layout has historically presented significant maintenance challenges\, including frequent twist faults\, component failures\, and high renewal rates. Despite a partial renewal in Christmas 2021—introducing concrete bearers with under bearer pads\, improved ballast arrangements\, and geocell reinforcement—performance issues persist\, restricting maintenance interventions and increasing lifecycle costs. \nTo address these challenges\, the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) at the University of Huddersfield has developed a bespoke\, physics-based numerical model of the entire diamond crossing. The model integrates multi-body system (MBS) dynamics and finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate the interaction between trains and infrastructure\, capturing cumulative damage effects under realistic traffic conditions. A calibrated baseline model reflects current asset conditions\, including track geometry variability\, ballast stiffness\, and joint behaviour\, providing a robust benchmark for design evaluation. \nA multi-disciplinary expert workshop involving TRU stakeholders and industry partners identified several innovative redesign concepts\, including enhanced bearer configurations and composite longitudinal support solutions. These options are being systematically assessed using the digital model to quantify performance improvements\, reduce stress concentrations\, and optimise maintenance requirements. \nThis work demonstrates how advanced simulation can inform evidence-based design decisions for complex S&C systems. The outcomes will support a best-value solution for Whitehall Junction\, reducing whole-life costs\, improving reliability\, and contributing to capacity and performance enhancements across the TRU network. The approach provides a transferable methodology for other high-maintenance railway assets. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/339272848609816?p=SLWMzc3nNlODnrwczp \nMeeting ID: 339 272 848 609 816 \nPasscode: 65ZP7fm7 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,46838614# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 468 386 14# \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/sc-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T123000
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DTSTAMP:20260910T102642Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Professional Registration Support
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Professional Registration Support\nOn the last Friday of every month\, from 12:30 to 13:30\, a member of our Executive Team will be available to assist you with any Professional Registration questions you may have. Whether you’re looking for guidance on the application process\, need advice on meeting requirements\, seeking technical guidance\, or looking for examples to strengthen your submission\, we’re here to support you. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert advice and ensure your Professional Registration journey is on track! \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 397 650 503 043 0 \nPasscode: Tt6vD2S4 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,504268016# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 504 268 016# \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/monthly-professional-registration-support-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Registration
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T103017Z
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SUMMARY:Establishing the Causes of a Flange Climb Freight Derailment
DESCRIPTION:Establishing the Causes of a Flange Climb Freight Derailment – a case study from Willesden High Level Junction in 2019\nNigel Shaw\, Postgraduate Researcher\, University of Sheffield\nRailEI Lunch & Learn\nThe investigation of railway accidents provides a valuable opportunity to identify learning that can improve the safety and performance of the railway. These investigations often highlight the need for further research to develop a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to an accident\, enabling the industry to introduce effective mitigation measures. Achieving reliable learning requires a systematic understanding of the causal factors that led to the event and how they combined to result in the accident. \nDerailments remain one of the most significant railway safety concerns and can occur through a variety of mechanisms. Flange climb derailments are among the most common\, while also being some of the most technically complex and challenging to understand. \nThis case study provides an overview of the processes and evidence used to investigate and determine the immediate causes of a flange climb derailment. It explores the sources of evidence relating to the track\, vehicle and operational subsystems involved\, and explains how testing and analysis were used to understand the interaction between these elements and identify the factors that led to the derailment. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/319398760206487?p=4Rc3JvVugfm6IKQPbM \nMeeting ID: 319 398 760 206 487 \nPasscode: Qd73zB9o \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,866049807# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 866 049 807# \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/establishing-the-causes-of-a-flange-climb-freight-derailment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T133000
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SUMMARY:Structuring and Professionalising Maintenance and Works Delivery Management in Network Rail
DESCRIPTION:Peter Halliwell\, FRailEI\, Network Rail (Retired)\nRailEI Lunch & Learn\nThis session will tell the story about the development of processes for maintenance and works delivery in Network Rail taking these from broad discipline agnostic concepts to processes with controls\, mitigations\, responsibilities\, assurance and performance measures.  It will explain how those processes have been translated into standards in the Maintenance and Works Delivery manual with requirements and guidance on implementing the processes.  Finally\, it will consider developing a set of associated competences and assurance arrangements for maintenance and works delivery managers and those accountable for the processes and implementing the standards. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/381189703133728?p=FQLoXCgaS3R8daArl2 \nMeeting ID: 381 189 703 133 728 \nPasscode: 75EB2wN3 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,10060771# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 100 607 71# \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/structuring-and-professionalising-maintenance-and-works-delivery-management-in-network-rail/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T123000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Professional Registration Support
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Professional Registration Support\nOn the last Friday of every month\, from 12:30 to 13:30\, a member of our Executive Team will be available to assist you with any Professional Registration questions you may have. Whether you’re looking for guidance on the application process\, need advice on meeting requirements\, seeking technical guidance\, or looking for examples to strengthen your submission\, we’re here to support you. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert advice and ensure your Professional Registration journey is on track! \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 397 650 503 043 0 \nPasscode: Tt6vD2S4 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,504268016# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 504 268 016# \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/monthly-professional-registration-support-10-2-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Registration
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T123000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Neurodivergent Employees in the Railway Environment
DESCRIPTION:Dr Victoria Galvis\, Advocate and Author\nRailEI Lunch & Learn\nDr Victoria Galvis will cover key topics including anxiety\, stress at work\, reasonable adjustments\, general wellbeing and other related areas. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of neurodivergence and the impact it can have on colleagues across the workplace. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/338399338909719?p=WkGftEdH3Eo7ANrKrS \nMeeting ID: 338 399 338 909 719 \nPasscode: j7hu9mR9 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,986087254# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 986 087 254# \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/supporting-neurodivergent-employees-in-the-railway-environment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T104203Z
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SUMMARY:Designers vs Contractors: Can We Work Better Together?
DESCRIPTION:Richard Wales\, Director Consultancy Services\, Andromeda Engineering\nRailEI Lunch & Learn\nThe presentation will provide details of ongoing research being conducted with more than 30 senior rail industry figures with experience in leadership positions delivering complex multidisciplinary rail projects across the world. The concerns they highlighted regarding the relationship between designers and contractors include misaligned objectives\, lack of trust\, deteriorating levels of capability and conflict that can be described using social identity theory. They also provide hope by highlighting successful projects that have had a clear guiding mind for technical decision making\, approaches that reduced conflict\, aligned objectives and used modern technology to achieve successful outcomes. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/338964799353541?p=3ScOR5yTUVGdkN9ePO \nMeeting ID: 338 964 799 353 541 \nPasscode: 9kH6h2q8 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,411702673# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 411 702 673# \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/designers-vs-contractors-can-we-work-better-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T105102Z
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SUMMARY:Why Checking Still Matters
DESCRIPTION:Chris Mannion\, Technical Director Rail\, Mott MacDonald\nRailEI Lunch & Learn\nA look at impacts of changes in the industry\, with increasing external impacts influencing behaviours and the acceleration of automation and AI leading to automation bias and how this has reshaped risk in the context of technical delivery\, using the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident in 1986 and other more modern examples to frame the discussion. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/38751180443578?p=N9ag54TLzR0yNTGX4G \nMeeting ID: 387 511 804 435 78 \nPasscode: DC9qz7pK \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,377325241# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 377 325 241# \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/why-checking-still-matters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T105239Z
CREATED:20250808T145416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T105239Z
UID:10001069-1795782600-1795786200@www.railei.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Professional Registration Support
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Professional Registration Support\nOn the last Friday of every month\, from 12:30 to 13:30\, a member of our Executive Team will be available to assist you with any Professional Registration questions you may have. Whether you’re looking for guidance on the application process\, need advice on meeting requirements\, seeking technical guidance\, or looking for examples to strengthen your submission\, we’re here to support you. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert advice and ensure your Professional Registration journey is on track! \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 397 650 503 043 0 \nPasscode: Tt6vD2S4 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,504268016# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 504 268 016# \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/monthly-professional-registration-support-10-2-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Registration
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T110153Z
CREATED:20260626T140750Z
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SUMMARY:An Update on Current RAIB Investigations and Reports
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Graham\, Inspector of Rail Accidents\, RAIB\nRailEI Lunch & Learn\nJonathan Graham will give the railway community an update briefing for ongoing investigations and recently published RAIB reports \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/362189266396424?p=P0CEFFUEJK2GHUCvmv \nMeeting ID: 362 189 266 396 424 \nPasscode: 4RW2wk6Q \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,515639033# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 515 639 033# \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/an-update-on-current-raib-investigations-and-reports/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261218T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260910T110449Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Professional Registration Support
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Professional Registration Support\nOn the last Friday of every month\, from 12:30 to 13:30\, a member of our Executive Team will be available to assist you with any Professional Registration questions you may have. Whether you’re looking for guidance on the application process\, need advice on meeting requirements\, seeking technical guidance\, or looking for examples to strengthen your submission\, we’re here to support you. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert advice and ensure your Professional Registration journey is on track! \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 327 610 871 196 5 \nPasscode: D7Kg9po6 \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,548281748# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 548 281 748# \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/monthly-professional-registration-support-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Registration
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ORGANIZER;CN="RailEI Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@railei.org
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