Event Type: Technical lecture

13 September 2016 18:30to19:30

South Yorkshire’s Tram Train pilot will help the rail industry understand and assess the technical issues involved with planning and operating a Tram Train service. It will be the first time a Tram Train system has operated in the UK. Tony Bentley will introduce us to the project and its technical and operational challenges and provide an update on progress.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

10 May 2016 18:30to20:00

The first Pendolino went into service in 2002 and since that time the demands on the fleet have grown significantly. Operating an intensive service, by the end of 2012 the fleet had already accumulated over 100 million miles. The maintenance of the vehicles has developed over time to become what it is today, a round-the-clock intensive production operation. This is not without its engineering challenges, some of which will be discussed by our speakers.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

12 April 2016 18:00to20:00

In 2013 Ian Walmlsey introduced us to the project to convert Alstom class 460 Gatwick Express vehicles to 5-car class 458s. Now that the vehicles are in service Duncan Wilkins will provide an update on how the vehicles are performing and outline how some of the technical challenges encountered when converting the vehicles were overcome. * * * * * * NOTE: unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the tour of Bombardier’s Crewe facility has had to be cancelled. * * * * * * *

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Careers & education

08 March 2016 18:30to20:00

Each year the Railway Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers holds a competition for the best technical presentations by Engineers in the early stages of their careers, with a first prize of £1000. Regional heats held at the Railway Division centres are followed by a national final held in London. The AGM for the North Western Centre will take place on the same evening and offers of assistance for the committee for the coming year are always welcome.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

09 February 2016 18:30to20:00

The evolution of plant and equipment essential for the effective delivery of track maintenance and renewal has been influenced by the policy decisions and events that have fundamentally changed the structure and shape of our railway network over the past six decades. The speed of change has been influenced by the freedom and incentive to innovate, and a willingness to learn from the experience of others.

Industry: Railway