PWI Lunch & Learn

Carrier Wire Neutral Sections were introduced as part of Great Western’s electrification and are performing well. However wider adoption has stalled with recent projects choosing to install Arthur Flury neutral sections to reduce capital costs. But are Carrier Wire neutral sections all that bad? We think with a few tweaks they could be better and cheaper for the railway and in this presentation we’ll tell you how.

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+44 20 3321 5213,,334959953# United Kingdom, City of London

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Phone conference ID: 334 959 953#

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PWI Lunch & Learn

With the effects of climate change there is an increasing need to provide the railway with infrastructure options that are both sustainable and offer greater resilience into the future. This session will offer a technical insight into some options that will assist drainage and water management on new or established railway sites.

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Phone conference ID: 102 506 613#

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PWI Lunch & Learn

Infrastructure design for rail systems is crucial for ensuring both durability and adaptability in a constantly evolving transportation landscape. asset International Structures Ltd will be showcasing their innovative approach to rail infrastructure, addressing the many environmental challenges they face while embracing future technological advancements. asset’s core products designed specifically for the rail industry include an innovative ballast retention system, the adoption of corrugated steel for bridge restrengthening, sustainable concrete arches along with FRP King Post Retaining Walls, which provide permanent or temporary track-side retention.
Asset’s innovative approach to infrastructure combines modern methods of construction, with forward-thinking engineered solutions for projects within the UK and internationally. Asset’s products are built for future, designed for life.

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Phone conference ID: 327 258 731#

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PWI Lunch & Learn

Antony is the author of ‘Building London’s Underground’ and will give an insight into how the main infrastructure was constructed that now known as London Underground.

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Phone conference ID: 876 283 978#

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Lineardraft supports companies such as SPL, AECOM, Arup, Mott MacDonald, Systra, and WSP in delivering faster, smarter, and more reliable results.

Join and learn how Lineardraft could support your team in…

• Cutting design times by up to 45% without compromising accuracy
• Automating repetitive workflows to reduce costly errors
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards for greater confidence and fewer revisions

This is an online event that is free to attend.

Agenda:
• Intro – What is Lineardraft?
• Current Design Method Pain Points
• Live Demo of Key Features
• Real-World Impact
• Training & Support
• Design Catalogues Explained
• Project Settings Explained
• Summary

07:00 BST Session Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1ff5fef5-006f-40e6-a1d9-71d78824eaf3@eee95bb3-abf7-4e37-8c7f-d42600dd85cd
14:00 BST Session Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e3ad1af0-a065-4051-a572-4f2473025b1b@eee95bb3-abf7-4e37-8c7f-d42600dd85cd

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This session will cover:

What social value outcomes should take priority in rail projects today, and how do we ensure alignment with community needs?
What does effective collaboration between suppliers and public clients look like in the early stages of a tendering process or project to maximise social value?
How can we implement practical approaches for defining, delivering, and measuring social value?
Using Natter’s AI-powered facilitation, participants will engage in real-time, inclusive discussions, co-creating actionable recommendations on ways of working that will inform RIA’s work with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Be part of this impactful session, collaborate with peers, contribute your voice, and help shape RIA’s ongoing work. This event is open to all, and we encourage people from across the industry to attend and contribute to the discussions.

Introducing Natter

For this unique virtual experience, we’ll be using Natter (www.trynatter.com), an AI-powered conversational intelligence tool that connects participants in video conversations, anonymously captures perspectives, and intelligently analyses the responses.

We will anonymously capture the collective perspectives of the industry in an hour. We will share the insights and results with all those who participated to drive learning and mutual understanding.

How to Participate

Natter is accessed on a desktop web browser, with no downloads or software installations required. If you’re joining from a highly secure environment and want to test your firewall or any other settings, you can use Natter’s 2-minute Tech Check (here: https://app.natter.co/tech-check).

In order to participate, simply:

Click on the URL Link: Click on the Natter URL link that will be provided in advance and register. You can do this ahead of time, to save time on the day.
Test your Camera and Mic: When requested, ensure you give Natter access to your camera and microphone and test these settings as you join to ensure you can be seen and heard.
Technical Queries: Email Natter Support for any guidance live (team@natter.co)

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Transport Select Committee call for evidence – Skills for transport manufacturing – deadline 15 September.
Transport Select Committee call for evidence – Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration – deadline 16 October.
Members will be able to provide feedback and contributions to the RIA responses. We hope you can join us. If you would like to get in touch with any queries or suggestions, please contact:

RIA Policy Executive Dominic Poole – Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration
RIA Policy Executive Reuben Bull – Skills for transport manufacturing

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This session will be held on Teams Live – you can join the call from 14:00.

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