Event Type: Technical lecture

01 February 2016 17:00to19:00

铁路货车专门设计用于携带the biomass product from the harbour to Drax power station were innovative and provided a challenge to the engineer to carry the biggest volume in a wagon within the notoriously confined British loading gauge. David Barney explains how the design was developed and the service problems that have been encountered with this unique fleet.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical Lecture

06 January 2016 17:15to20:00

Joint Event between Railway Division South West Centre and Permanent Way Institute. Andy Savage will look at the history of railway built heritage in the UK, the issues that led to the demolition of much of it, and how the RHT has contributed over the last 30 years to the retention and rehabilitation of what has survived.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical Lecture

14 December 2015 17:00to20:00

Lecture about the exciting new trains coming to the Great Western, and an update about the factory in England being constructed to build them. Followed by a hot buffet. More details to follow.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical Lecture

12 November 2015 18:00to20:00

A dual presentation from the supplier of the new train and the engineer planning for their use in service. More details to follow

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical Lecture

19 October 2015 17:00to19:00

The Independently Powered Electric Multiple-Unit (IPEMU) project is a battery-powered train that entered trial passenger service in Essex, in January 2015. James Ambrose managed the project for Network Rail and explains the trials and the lessons learned.

Industry: Railway