Events
Find out what is happening across the rail industry.
This events calendar contains a selection of rail-related conferences and seminars, as well as listing our own events and activities. Click on any item to find out more.
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Forthcoming Events
RIA Annual Conference
Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ, UK
This year’s conference focuses on the theme of “Growing a sustainable rail industry in uncertain times”. With the UK preparing to leave the EU in March 2019 and a new Control Period approaching, it is a crucial time for the sector.
Next steps for the Northern Powerhouse - investment, infrastructure and economic growth
Manchester M3 2EQ, UK
An opportunity to discuss Transport for the North proposals for the creation of strategic development corridors, a long term rail strategy and a new system of integrated and smart travel.
PDFC Conference 2018
Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ, UK
The theme of this year's Passenger Demand Forecasting Council's conference is the opportunities for passenger growth in a slowing market.
Platform train interfaces: improving accessibility and performance
London, SW1H 9JJ
With increasing focus on accessibility for all passengers, learn about the latest engineering tools to improve this including gap fillers and platform extensions.
Rail Safety Summit
Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4AG, United Kingdom
The conference for rail safety executives, infrastructure owners and train operators, with leading figures from the rail safety, security, risk assessment and training professions in attendance.
World Rail Festival
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The event brings international rail executives together to discuss the digitisation of the rail business model and how rail could prepare to meet the demands of the travel ecosystem of the future.
IOSH Rail Industry Conference: Reflections - influencing our future
Manchester M11 3FF, UK
This is a leading event aimed at safety and health professionals and those with an interest or involvement in the railway industry.
AusRAIL 2018
Canberra ACT, Australia
With the theme, ‘Rail – For a Better Future’, AusRAIL 2018 will attract over 700 senior attendees to the conference program.
RailStaff Awards 2018
Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK
RailStaff Awards is a ceremony to show appreciation for the people who deliver the railway - from drivers to cleaners, and engineers to station staff.
The future for the Midlands Engine - investment, infrastructure and economic growth
Birmingham, UK
Delegates will discuss the progress of the second devolution deal between the Government and the West Midlands Combined Authority and the future for governance in the region.
Railway Ball
London SE10 0TW, UK
The Railway Ball has raised over £5million for Railway Children since it started in 2000 and has grown into the key social event of the year for Britain’s rail bosses.
Transport Ticketing Global
London EC3R 6DX, UK
The world's largest public transport gathering: evolving smart ticketing, integrating passenger information programmes and connected cities
Rail Business Awards 2019
Park Lane, London W1K 1BE, United Kingdom
The annual Rail Business Awards are open to any company of any size that conducts business within the UK rail industry, recognising and celebrating the best of those businesses.
Accelerate: Rail 2019
SE1 2BY
Accelerate: Rail 2019 (formerly known as The Future of Rail) brings together key decision makers to examine emerging opportunities and challenges shaping the industry.
Railway Forum
Berlin, Germany
In partnership with Deutsche Bahn AG, this supply chain conference concentrates on the four strategic objectives of the railway industry.