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AGM of SW Centre followed by Fast charging battery train

Event Type: Technical lecture

24 April 2023 17:00to19:00

STEAM Museum - Swindon

GWR engineers explain the novel fast charging battery unit. Joint event with IET

Industry: Railway
Technical visit to view fast charge battery train

Event Type: Technical visit

24 April 2023 14:00to16:00

West Ealing Station

We are sorry to say that due to anticipated unavailability of the train, this event is cancelled

Industry: Railway
Future of Rail Presentation Competition

Event Type: Competition event

20 March 2023 17:00to19:00

Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon

Aspiring young engineers describe the technical challenges they have addressed in a presentation competition with monetary prizes and the chance to progress to the national final at Birdcage Walk.

Industry: Railway
The next generation of high speed trains for UK

Event Type: Technical lecture

01 March 2023 17:00to19:00

University of Bath Lecture theatre 1.1 - Bath

Terry Cahill and Tom Lendhill of Hitachi Rail will provide insights into the challenges associated with maintaining GWR's IEP fleet as well as the design challenge of new high speed passenger trains for the future. Joint event with Women in Rail Careers event with rail industry employers present.

Industry: Railway
TfW Rolling Stock Strategy

Event Type: Technical lecture

06 February 2023 17:00to19:00

Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon

Andrew Gainsbury explains the way Wales procures trains and runs its railway.

Industry: Railway

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