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Networking
08:30  to  09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30  to  09:40
Speaker:
Steve Denniss. Technical Director. WSP.
Part 1 – Reform and rolling stock: What does the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail mean for existing rolling stock, the procurement of new rolling stock and the financial landscape of the industry?
09:40  to  13:35
Current and future rolling stock needs and challenges
09:40  to  10:10
  • Current rolling stock needs and challenges
  • Learnings from recent new fleet introductions and fleet cascades
  • Likely challenges for future rolling stock specification and procurement to address

 

Speaker:
Neil Ovenden. Head of Engineering. Rail Delivery Group.
The vision for the role of Great British Railways (GBR) in rolling stock: long-term strategy
10:10  to  10:40
  • The Whole Industry Strategy Plan is seeking to set out how rolling stock can address the objectives set out in the White Paper: decarbonisation, level access, passenger experience, simplification and performance
Speaker:
Rich Fisher. Head of Strategic Planning – Network and Integration. Great British Railways Transition Team.
Networking and morning break
10:40  to  11:10
Panel discussion: What will the impacts of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail be on rolling stock? What does reform mean for future procurement and the financial landscape of the industry?
11:10  to  12:05
  • The Plan’s impact on the operation of the industry and its financial structure
  • How will the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail affect the procurement of rolling stock?
  • What place will private investment have and what are the main opportunities for investment moving forward?
  • How can we ensure the new system is more economically sustainable?
Speakers:
Sean Croshaw. Strategic Rail Manager. Transport for Greater Manchester.
Paul Carrington. Partner. Clifford Chance.
Sinéad Walshe. Director Infrastructure Debt. Aviva Investors.
The future of freight: Building on progress and the development of new locomotives
12:05  to  12:35
  • Building on recent progress: making rail freight more competitive than road  
  • Developing new locos: updates on the progress of bi mode and tri mode models
  • Interaction with passenger services moving forward 
Speaker:
Karl Watts. Group President. Rail Operations (UK).
Networking lunch
12:35  to  13:35
Part 2 – Rolling stock’s role in meeting decarbonisation targets: decarbonising existing fleets, developments in manufacturing and alternatives modes of traction
13:35  to  15:20
The cost effectiveness of refurbishment vs procurement
13:35  to  14:00
Speaker:
Giles Pettit. Associate, Rolling Stock Lead. Arup.
Panel discussion: What are the different approaches to decarbonising existing fleets and the viability of alternatives modes of traction?
14:00  to  14:50
  • How can existing fleets be decarbonised efficiently and economically? 
  • Where have fleets been decarbonised and what is needed to meet 2040 targets?
  • Integrating existing fleets with overhead lines 
  • Viable alternatives to diesel: progress of hydrogen, battery, and electric trains 
Speakers:
Simon Jarrett. Engineering Assurance and Development Manager. Chiltern Railways.
Ross Shepherd. Chief Technical Officer. Beacon Rail.
David Clarke. Technical Director. Railway Industry Association.
Networking and afternoon break
14:50  to  15:20
Part 3 – How rolling stock can drive the digitalisation of rail and practical guidance for designing and delivering new fleets
15:20  to  17:15
Case study: Merseytravel – Designing and delivering a more accessible and environmentally sustainable service
15:20  to  15:45
  • The benefits of a devolved approach to procurement
  • Adopting a complete system approach: train and infrastructure, the consultation process and bespoke design of trains
  • Update on battery powered trains - progress of trails 
Speaker:
David Powell. Programme Director Rolling Stock. Merseytravel.
Case Study: Introducing new trains to service – lessons learnt and best practice
15:45  to  16:10
  • Update on progress of new fleet: how many are in service and customer feedback
  • Ensuring a smooth entry: driver training, scheduling, and safety measures 
  • Key challenges and how they were overcome
  • Lessons learnt 
Speaker:
Charlotte Hughes. Associate Director - Rolling Stock. CPC Project Services.
Panel discussion: How can rolling stock contribute to the digitalisation of the railway: opportunities and overcoming obstacles?
16:10  to  16:55
  • Key developments in rolling stock: latest technological innovations 
  • Update on deployment of ERTMS & ETCS in the UK and the benefits it has created 
  • How is the digitalisation of rolling stock – both exisiting and new – being incentivised?
  • Main barriers to innovation and how they can be overcome
Speakers:
Karl King. Technical & Innovation Manager. Railway Industry Association.
David Powell. Programme Director Rolling Stock. Merseytravel.
Charlotte Hughes. Associate Director - Rolling Stock. CPC Project Services.
Chair’s closing remarks
16:55  to  17:00
Close of conference and networking drinks
17:00  to  18:00

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