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SUMMARY:Leaves on the Line - A Gripping Reality (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:Louis Schmandt\, Technical Engineer\, Chiltern Railways\, Rob Cummings\, Seasonal Performance Improvement Manager\, Northern Rail and Roger Lewis\, Professor of Mechanical Engineering\, University of Sheffield\nThames Valley Section hybrid meeting\nJoint meeting with IMechE\nAn update of the work of the Adhesion Rail Group.\nBack in May 2022\, Louis Schmandt delivered a presentation entitled “Leaves on the Line – A Gripping Reality” (Part One)\, where he gave us a comprehensive insight into both the historic and current cutting-edge workstreams within the adhesion research sphere. Louis returns this January\, along with his colleagues\, Rob Cummings and Professor Roger Lewis\, with Part Two!\nNorthern Trains is the largest UK operator by number of stations and route miles. Many of these routes and stations are in areas that become challenging in Autumn with vegetation coverage and gradients being a particular issue. As a consequence\, low adhesion\, particularly in autumn conditions\, is a significant challenge. Rob will take us on a journey\, explaining how Northern tackled this issue with innovations such as Double Variable Rate Sanders and Water-Trak\, as well as supporting the development of Cryogenic Cleaning with the University of Sheffield. Roger will tell the story of how these cutting-edge innovations have moved from the lab to the field\, covering the fundamental aspects of low adhesion mechanisms and helping us better understand both current and future\, planned mitigations. Like Part One\, this promises to be gripping stuff!. \nMeeting in-person from 17:00 for refreshments courtesy of the PWI for a 17:45 start for all. \nYou can also join the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 351 333 291 422 43 \nPasscode: bK6TJ7hf \nDial in by phone \n+44 20 3321 5213\,\,847920677# United Kingdom\, City of London \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 847 920 677# \nIf you are a PWI 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/leaves-on-the-line-a-gripping-reality-part-two/
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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SUMMARY:Historical and Technical Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Thames Valley quiz evening hosted by Colin Brading\, PWI 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 the PWI. \n**NEW VENUE** Please note the change of venue. Meeting in person from 17:45 at The Garner Hotel – IHG Hotels\, 4-8 Duke Street\, Reading\, RG1 4RY \nTo register for this event\, please contact Richard Antliff – thamesvalley@thepwi.org
URL:https://www.railei.org/event/historical-and-technical-quiz/
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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