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SUMMARY:Innovation Beyond Scale: Rail’s Role in System-Wide Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Innovation in rail isn’t confined to individual projects or technologies\, it is a system-wide challenge that touches on skills\, sustainability\, digital transformation\, and customer experience. This event\, the final in our Skills Beyond Scale series\, will explore how rail can think and act systemically to deliver long-term resilience and adaptability. \n  \nRail Innovation Group are delighted to welcome Dr Tilly Collins\, Deputy Director at Imperial College London’s Centre for Environmental Policy\, as keynote speaker. With a focus on sustainable urban areas and how interconnected systems can promote greener\, more liveable cities\, Dr Collins will offer a fresh perspective on how rail can embrace innovation at scale. \nA panel discussion with industry and skills leaders will follow\, examining how rail can embed innovation across the whole supply chain. The session will close with Q&A and networking. \n  \nAgenda: \n14:00 – Arrival\, Refreshments\, and Opportunity to view demo materials from partners\n14:30 – Welcome and Opening Remarks\n14:45 – Keynote Presentation: Dr Tilly Collins\, Deputy Director\, Centre for Environmental Policy\, Imperial College London\n15:15 – Panel session: Innovation for Net Zero \nTopics: Skills for system-wide innovation; Rail within urban systems; Adoption of AI and digital tools; Sustainability drivers; Customer experience as a systems issue; Policy and investment context. \n16:00 – Audience QA\n16:15 – Networking Reception\n17:30 – Close \nAbout the Keynote Speaker \nDr Tilly Collins\, Deputy Director\, Centre for Environmental Policy\, Imperial College London \nImperial College London is a leader in climate and transport research. Dr Tilly Collins describes her “core loves” as Sustainable Urban Areas\, i.e. how green space\, appropriate construction and short-chain urban systems can promote sustainability in cities and will offer a perspective on innovation as a system-wide challenge. \nAbout Skills Beyond Scale \nThe Rail Innovation Group’s latest report: Skills Beyond Scale reviews the skills base within our community of startups and small digital companies\, highlighting the pivotal role that our members play in harnessing innovation to develop solutions for the future of rail. The report shows that these enterprises are already leveraging advanced technologies\, including AI and data analytics to develop cutting-edge digital solutions\, transform customer experiences and enhance operational efficiency. This is the third of a series of events delivered in partnership with Ovinto. \nDriving Operational Efficiency in Rail Logistics through Innovation\nSpace-Enabled Digitalisation\nSmart Technologies for a Green (Rail) Future \n________________ \n  \n– This event is open to members and non-members of the Rail Innovation Group
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/innovation-beyond-scale-rails-role-in-system-wide-sustainability/
LOCATION:London – tbc
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SUMMARY:Heathrow Express Supplier Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join The Rail Innovation Group on a journey from Paddington to Heathrow for a unique Dragons’ Den-style event. Start-ups and small suppliers will pitch solutions to Heathrow Express’s real-world challenges\, from seamless staff access and confident passenger navigation to proving the train’s green advantage. \nExpect live pitches\, roundtable discussion\, and networking with industry leaders. \nNote: this event will lead into our Christmas networking social. If you would like to join  only for the social event\, please register here.. \nEvent Overview\nJoin Heathrow Express and the Rail Innovation Group for a unique supplier challenge\, bringing together start-ups\, small suppliers\, and innovators to pitch solutions to real-world challenges in one of the UK’s flagship rail links. \nThis curated “Dragons’ Den”-style roundtable will take participants on a Heathrow Express journey from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport\, where shortlisted suppliers will present their ideas directly to Heathrow Express decision-makers. The event will also be attended by industry colleagues\, creating a platform for new voices in rail to be heard. \nThe session will focus on practical\, data-driven innovation and the role of SMEs in shaping a smarter\, greener passenger experience — reflecting the Rail Innovation Group’s mission to diversify rail’s supply chain and support smaller companies to thrive. \n– This event is open to members and non-members of the Rail Innovation Group. The event is subject to capacity constraints\, please register your interest to secure your place – \nChallenges include:\n\nA digital solution to enable seamless staff travel through the network: a secure and user-friendly access solution that removes the need for staff intervention\, ensures only eligible staff receive free travel\, ensures accurate data collection.\nProving\, Promoting & Positioning Heathrow Express as the Smart\, Green Choice: an innovative solutions to shape customer perception by highlighting Heathrow Express’ core strengths of speed\, space\, and premium service\, while reinforcing its position as the smartest and greenest choice for airport transfers.\nFirst and Last Mile Connectivity: solutions that integrate Heathrow Express with other transport modes and services to deliver a seamless and stress-free end-to-end journey\, while also helping passengers confidently understand their travel options.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nStart-ups and small digital suppliers looking to showcase their solutions.\nRail and transport professionals seeking to learn from new suppliers.\nInfluencers\, trade press\, and industry stakeholders interested in rail innovation\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nPitch directly to Heathrow Express and industry stakeholders.\nGain visibility with trade press and influencers.\nBe part of shaping solutions around sustainability\, customer experience\, and future-ready rail services.\n\nAbout the Rail Innovation Group \nThe Rail Innovation Group is committed to building a sustainable rail ecosystem by driving innovation and fostering collaborations. Through partnerships with UK rail suppliers\, we connect businesses with growth opportunities and enhanced efficiency. We lead the way in shaping the future of rail transport by supporting start-ups and small digital companies\, boosting rail supply chain innovation\, and championing cutting-edge technologies that drive industry progress. Find out about membership here.. \n– This event is open to members and non-members of the Rail Innovation Group. The event is subject to capacity constraints\, please register your interest to secure your place. 
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/heathrow-express-supplier-challenge/
LOCATION:Paddington Station\, Praed Street\, London\, W2 1RH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Christmas Networking Social
DESCRIPTION:Join The Rail Innovation Group for their Christmas social networking event – their last Meet Up of 2025. \nWe’ll share a toast to our successes over the year and celebrate our community’s positive vision for the future. \n– Open to members and non-members – \nNote: this networking social follows-on from our Supplier Challenge event with Heathrow Express. Please register your interest for that event separately if you’d like to join The Rail Innovation Group for the afternoon as well: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heathrow-express-supplier-challenge-tickets-1707685486259
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/christmas-networking-social/
LOCATION:Paddington Station\, Praed Street\, London\, W2 1RH\, United Kingdom
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