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Past Events

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  • FAMILY EVENING: UK railways' current state and future prospects
    Event Type: Technical Lecture
    09 December 2013 17:00to20:00
    STEAM Museum - Swindon
    This is a joint event with the I Mech E Swindon Panel. The eminent and eminently enjoyable Prof Rod Smith shares his view of the British railway system and where he sees it going. A knowledgeable review and an insight into the future from one of the most authoritative figures in the industry. After the presentation and audience participation everyone is welcome to stay behind and continue the debate over drinks and a hot finger buffet.
    Industry: Railway
  • SYMPOSIUM: Development of the long term passenger rolling stock strategy for the rail industry
    Event Type: Technical Lecture
    18 November 2013 17:00to19:00
    STEAM Museum - Swindon
    Our annual symposium examines the future strategy for passenger rolling stock in Great Britain. Three senior rail industry leaders will give their views of the future. Malcolm Brown is a member of the steering group for the Strategy. David Clarke will focus on innovation in rolling stock design, and Tim Bentley will describe factors relating to the manufacturing and maintenance of passenger rolling stock. The audience will then have the opportunity to debate the issues with the speakers.
    Industry: Railway
  • Electrification Factory Train - Joint Event with IET
    Event Type: Technical Lecture
    14 October 2013 17:00to19:00
    STEAM Museum - Swindon
    The electrification of the GW mainline is a major railway project in the western region and will be assisted by specialist railway plant designed specifically for the purpose described by Simon Bailey and Andy Batters. The factory train will be based in Swindon, in a new depot built specifically for the purpose. Howard Griffiths will describe how the depot will be run/operated. 17.00 Tea and coffee 17.30 Lecture
    Industry: Railway
  • Chairman's Address
    Event Type: Technical Lecture
    23 September 2013 17:00to19:00
    Western House - Swindon
    The Railway Division chairman, Chris Moss, starts his tour of the regional centres with a presentation of his chairman's address. 17.00 Tea and coffee 17.30 Lecture
    Industry: Railway
  • 日立超级快车——联合会见我ET
    Event Type: Technical Lecture
    11 June 2013 18:30to20:30
    STEAM Museum - Swindon
    The Hitachi Super Express Train is the new generation of high speed trains which will operate on the Great Western Main Line after it is electrified. The trains will be assembled at a new factory in the north of England and the GW trains will be maintained at depots in Bristol and west London. PLEASE NOTE This is a TUESDAY starting with refreshments at 18.30
    Industry: Railway
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