{"events":[{"id":60571,"global_id":"www.railbusinessdaily.com?id=60571","global_id_lineage":["www.railbusinessdaily.com?id=60571"],"author":"12","status":"publish","date":"2025-10-09 12:12:10","date_utc":"2025-10-09 11:12:10","modified":"2025-10-09 12:17:41","modified_utc":"2025-10-09 11:17:41","url":"https:\/\/www.railbusinessdaily.com\/event\/heathrow-express-supplier-challenge\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.railbusinessdaily.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/60571","title":"Heathrow Express Supplier Challenge","description":"

Join The Rail Innovation Group on a journey from Paddington to Heathrow for a unique Dragons\u2019 Den-style event. Start-ups and small suppliers will pitch solutions to Heathrow Express\u2019s real-world challenges, from seamless staff access and confident passenger navigation to proving the train\u2019s green advantage.<\/p>\n

Expect live pitches, roundtable discussion, and networking with industry leaders.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong><\/em> this event will lead into our Christmas networking social. If you would like to join\u00a0 only for the social event, please<\/em>\u00a0register here..<\/a><\/p>\n

Event Overview<\/h3>\n

Join\u00a0Heathrow Express<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Rail Innovation Group<\/strong>\u00a0for a unique supplier challenge, bringing together start-ups, small suppliers, and innovators to pitch solutions to real-world challenges in one of the UK\u2019s flagship rail links.<\/p>\n

This curated \u201cDragons\u2019 Den\u201d-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.<\/p>\n

The session will focus on practical, data-driven innovation and the role of SMEs in shaping a smarter, greener passenger experience \u2014 reflecting the Rail Innovation Group\u2019s mission to diversify rail\u2019s supply chain and support smaller companies to thrive.<\/p>\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 –<\/em><\/p>\n

Challenges include<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n