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\n\u2705\u00a0Networking with Local Industry Peers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Meet fellow railway professionals from various roles and sectors.
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\n16:15 \u2013 Networking Reception
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\nSpace-Enabled Digitalisation
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Richard McTavish, Managing Director, asset International Structures Ltd<\/h3>\n
PWI Lunch & Learn<\/h4>\n
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