BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RBD - ECPv6.15.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for RBD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T170000 DTSTAMP:20251103T024158 CREATED:20250723T093731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T145315Z UID:10002056-1772697600-1772730000@www.railbusinessdaily.com SUMMARY:Rail Scotland Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Rail Scotland Conference returns for its eighth year on 5 March 2026\, bringing stakeholders and the supply chain together to examine the future of Scotland’s rail network. With reform\, resilience\, and climate response at the heart of the agenda\, the event provides a platform for strategic updates\, technical insights\, and collaborative learning. \nKeynote contributions from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and senior figures at Transport Scotland and Network Rail will outline current reform priorities\, including fleet renewal\, procurement\, and decarbonisation. Panel discussions will explore what structural reform means in practice\, how resilience is being built into the network\, and what lessons can be drawn from UK-wide delivery models. \nTechnical sessions and case studies — including the Eastriggs rail cluster and private sector innovations — will showcase approaches to regional delivery\, climate adaptation\, and operational efficiency. Throughout the day\, delegates will engage with suppliers\, delivery bodies\, and policy leads to share knowledge\, align on challenges\, and shape the next phase of rail transformation. \nThe conference continues to serve as a focal point for Scotland’s rail sector — supporting reform\, enabling collaboration\, and driving progress toward a more resilient\, low-carbon future. \nThe day consists of keynote presentations\, panel discussions and an exhibitor zone for suppliers to promote solutions to our stakeholders. For more information on how you can get involved email enquiry@peloton-events.co.uk\, or contact 0161 519 8950. \nFor details on attendance or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact us at enquiry@peloton-events.co.uk. URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/rail-scotland-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Raddison Blu\, Glasgow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ultimate-Rail-Calender-Banner-Rail-Scotland-Conference-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Peloton Events":MAILTO:enquiry@peloton-events.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T183000 DTSTAMP:20251103T024158 CREATED:20250527T143003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T143120Z UID:10002050-1773340200-1773340200@www.railbusinessdaily.com SUMMARY:Spotlight Rail Awards 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Spotlight Rail Awards play a role in recognising the accomplishments of the rail sector\, showcasing innovative practices and outstanding contributions that drive the industry forward. \nBy honouring these successes\, the awards inspire continued improvements but also emphasise the vital connection between superior asset management\, customer satisfaction\, and net zero. URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/spotlight-rail-awards-2026/ LOCATION:London Hilton\, 22 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 1BE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Spotlight-Rail-Awards-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T160000 DTSTAMP:20251103T024158 CREATED:20250811T141910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T141910Z UID:10002073-1773738000-1773849600@www.railbusinessdaily.com SUMMARY:RIA Innovation Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Last year’s RIA Innovation Conference 2024 has won The Trade Association Forum’s Event of the Year (Under 500 Attendees) Award 2025\, The Best Longstanding Association Event (Up to 1000 attendees) Award at the Association of Excellence Awards 2024 Previous RICs have won; MEMCOM’s Best Membership Event of the Year in 2020\, The Trade Association Forum’s Best Conference Award in 2018! \nA flagship event in the Unlocking Innovation programme\, the RIA Innovation Conference brings together inspirational leaders\, pioneering engineers\, ambitious entrepreneurs and passionate railway professionals. We know\, the railway industry has a plethora of interesting events from which to choose\, many of which are delivered by our own RIA team. However\, the RIA Innovation Conference has a special place in our and\, we hope\, our members’ calendars. We have already tried several new elements at the last event\, such as the TOC Pitch Session\, Exhibitor Spotlights\, and innovators’ TechTalks. All of these have received positive feedback from attendees\, allowing the event to be more interactive and engaging. For RIA Innovation Conference 2025\, we are continuing to challenge ourselves on how to deliver a stand-out event for our members and partners. The event will combine an opportunity for you to share your innovations\, be inspired by technological and research advancements happening in the UK and around the world\, engage with clients and suppliers to overcome barriers and\, most importantly\, have fun! \nSuper Early Bird Tickets end on 27 July 2025 \n“Very well organised event for innovators in the rail industry.”\nDominic O’Malley\, Tended \n“RIC 2024 at Newport was another brilliantly orchestrated melting pot of thinking\, direction\, ideas\, and solutions. Over the years this has become a go to event. Putting Network Rail and all parts of its supply chain in one place together has created a genuine sense of optimism for the next Control Period!”\nBen Blackwall\, Capgemini \n“As Arcadis we have been a sponsor for 3 years. For us this has been the best event yet. We have had the chance to showcase what we are doing but most importantly learn from and collaborate with other industry colleagues and those from other sectors. It truly is an inspiring event and we come ahead from ICC Wales with renewed vigor and determination to move the industry forward. We recognise that events like this take considerable organisation and a vision. To Milda and the whole of the RIA team. Thank you for organising such a wonderful event. We look forward to supporting you through the other Unlocking Innovation events including Innotrans in Sept”.\nChristopher Pike\, Arcadis \n“Excellent event well run and very enjoyable”.\nAndy Cargo\, Tended \n“Once again\, the RIA team managed to exceed all expectations and pull off an event that is as perfect as they come. The conference was full of networking opportunities\, inspiring keynotes\, exciting demos and more robots than ever! The RIA Innovation Conference has proved yet again to be the yearly must-attend event for innovators in the railway industry”.\nMario Ramos-Garcia\, Aegis Engineering \n“Attending the RIA Innovation Conference at the stunning Celtic Manor was an absolute delight! The venue provided a refreshing change of scenery\, offering ample space to explore the latest innovations in the rail industry. It was fantastic to witness new ideas and technologies taking centre stage\, showcasing the exciting future of rail transport. Thanks for inviting the Rail Innovation Group to be a part of this transformative event. Can’t wait to see what surprises next year’s event has in store!”\nJohannah Randall\, Rail Innovation Group \n“Thoroughly enjoyed this year’s Innovation Conference. We were lucky enough to exhibit and catch up with some current contacts as well as making some new connections. Hopefully the event has helped to promote awareness of the charity within the rail industry. Thank you to RIA for an excellent conference and for looking after us so well”.\nSuzy Powell\, Rail Benefit Fund \n“RIA have done once again\, a fantastic innovation conference allowing the supply chain to gain much needed exposure moving into CP7 and beyond. As an exhibitor we had meaningful customer interactions as well superb networking opportunities enticing new and potential clients. Overall\, an epic profile-raising event that has gained us the much needed revelations and put us in the forefront. Thanks Team RIA!”\nNuno Vasco\, Phoenix Contact \n  URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/ria-innovation-conference-2026/ LOCATION:ICC Wales\, The Coldra\, Catsash Road\, Newport\, Wales\, NP18 1HQ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RIA-Innovation-Conference-2026-Ultimate-Rail-Calendar.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR