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SUMMARY:Future of Rail: Exports & Trade
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n09:30 | Registrations and Networking \n10:15 | Session One \nWelcome – Neil Walker\, Exports Director\, Railway Industry Association \nIntroduction to RIA Exports Leadership Group (RELG) – Joy Grover\, RIA RELG Chair and Associate New Business Director\, PriestmanGoode \nKeynote – Amanda Brooks CBE\, Director General\, Trade Negotiations\, Department for Business and Trade \nPanel Discussion – How can rail be more involved in free trade agreements (FTAs)? \n\nAmanda Brooks CBE\, Director General\, Trade Negotiations\, Department for Business and Trade\nKate Thornley\, Chief Negotiator\, UK-India FTA\, Department for Business and Trade\nAlex Mulchrone\, Deputy Chief Negotiator\, UK-Turkey FTA\, Department for Business and Trade\n\nKeynotes and Q&A – Opportunities in Ireland \n\nSean Sweeney\, Programme Director\, Metrolink (Ireland)\nEoin Gillard\, Assistant Director of Transport Investment\, National Transport Authority (Ireland)\nAnneke Taylor\, Senior Trade Adviser – Business and Trade\, British Embassy Dublin\nFurther speakers to be confirmed shortly\n\n12:00 | Break \n12:15 | Session Two \nPanel Discussion – UK Export Finance interaction with the market: how to get involved \n\nPaul Ling\, Business Manager – Infrastructure and Construction Underwriting Team\, UK Export Finance (UKEF)\nDoruk Günay\, Managing Director – Head of Export Finance\, Rönesans Holding (Turkey)\nFurther speakers to be confirmed shortly.\n\nKeynote – Ian Napier\, Head of International Rail Trade & Engagement\, Department for Transport \nPanel Discussion – RIA SME Exports Workshop Report launch \n\nNeil Walker\, Exports Director\, Railway Industry Association\nJoy Grover\, RIA RELG Chair and Associate New Business Director\, PriestmanGoode\nCatherine Leech\, RIA SME Chair and Managing Director\, Anturas Consulting\n\nClosing Remarks – Neil Walker\, Exports Director\, Railway Industry Association \n13:40 | Networking Lunch \n14:30 | Event close
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/future-of-rail-exports-trade/
LOCATION:RIA Offices\, RIA offices\, Kings Buildings\, 16 Smith Square\, SW1P 3HQ\, London\, RIA offices\, Kings BuildSW1P 3HQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Environment & Sustainability Member Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed Speakers: \nRachael Everard\, Director of Sustainability\, RSSB\nRachael will present on the Sustainable Rail Blueprint\, outlining how her team is supporting the rail industry in embedding sustainability across operations and decision-making. \nNeil Roberts\, Programme Manager\, Contracts and Procurement\, Network Rail\nNeil will provide an overview of Network Rail’s Sustainable Supplier Chain Programme\, highlighting key developments and expectations that will be important for all suppliers to understand and act upon. \nTransport for the North’s approach to evidence led strategy \nMatthew Oxby\, Transport Planner\, Transport for the North (TfN)\nMatthew will set the scene will set the scene\, explaining TfN’s strategic approach to rail decarbonisation through electrification and rolling stock planning. \nDavid Waters\, Principal Policy and Strategy Officer\, TfN\nBuilding on Matthew’s introduction\, David will explore how TfN develops evidence to support their strategic rail planning and their partners rail investment priorities\, using recent work on the vulnerability of the North’s heavy rail infrastructure to climate-related hazards as a case study. \nDavid Gray\, Head of Energy and Environment\, Northern Rail will share Northern Rail’s sustainability programme\, focusing on energy use and environmental initiatives. \nRobert Vaughan\, SME Lead at the Department for Transport will brief members on the benefits of the new Procurement Act for SMEs and VSMEs. He will also cover the new Procurement Policy Note and the Central Digital Platform. \nThe session will include time for Q&A\, discussion\, and networking with fellow members. \nThis is an opportunity to gain insights into leading sustainability initiatives and to connect with peers working on similar challenges across the sector.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/environment-sustainability-member-interest-group/
LOCATION:RIA Office Leeds\, Floor 5\, Leeds\, Yorkshire\, LS1 2JZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:RIN Derby 2025
DESCRIPTION:RIN Derby 2025 brings the rail supply chain together\, providing the perfect platform to develop rail relationships\, make new connections\, share contract opportunities and achieve business growth. This free event\, with paid exhibitor options include Meet the Buyer\, free breakfast\, tea and coffee for all\, and free parking on site too.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/rin-derby-2025/
LOCATION:Derby Velodrome\, Derby Velodrome\, Derby\, DE24 8JB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jobson James Rail":MAILTO:rail@jobson-james.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Technology in Rail in partnership with GBRX
DESCRIPTION:Join the Technology in Rail online conference to explore how  innovations are transforming the railway industry. This event will cover topics such as modern signalling\, showcasing advancements that enhance safety and efficiency\, and better communications\, focusing on improving connectivity across rail networks for both passengers and staff. You’ll also dive into the digital workforce\, examining how technology is reshaping roles and training within the sector\, and learn about leveraging AI to optimise operations\, from predictive maintenance to customer service.
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/technology-in-rail-in-partnership-with-gbrx/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Railway Club Social Networking - Derby
DESCRIPTION:📢 Join us at The Railway Club Social Networking – Derby! \nThis event is all about bringing people together in a relaxed\, informal setting where conversations flow\, connections are made\, and stories are shared. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting your journey in the railway sector. \nWhat You Can Expect\n✅ Networking with Local Industry Peers – Meet fellow railway professionals from various roles and sectors.\n✅ Informal\, Friendly Atmosphere – No formal speeches\, just conversations over drinks and good company.\n✅ Regional Community Building – Be part of a growing society of railway professionals connected by shared experiences. \nWhy Attend? \n\nExpand your professional network\nShare knowledge and insights with industry colleagues\nReconnect with old acquaintances and make new ones
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/the-railway-club-social-networking-derby/
LOCATION:The Merlin\, 1 Orient Way\, Derby\, DE24 8BY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Member Briefing: RIA Responses to Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Join the RIA team for a briefing and drop-in session on the proposed RIA responses to: \nTransport Select Committee call for evidence – Skills for transport manufacturing – deadline 15 September.\nTransport Select Committee call for evidence – Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration – deadline 16 October.\nMembers 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: \nRIA Policy Executive Dominic Poole – Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration\nRIA Policy Executive Reuben Bull – Skills for transport manufacturing \nMicrosoft Teams\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 319 293 974 558 0\nPasscode: sb3pv9fS
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/member-briefing-ria-responses-to-consultations/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T143000
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SUMMARY:RBF Retired Community Events - East of England
DESCRIPTION:Retired Community Events\n________________________________________ \nWhat to Expect \nAttendees can expect conversation\, camaraderie\, and a shared love for the railway. RBF’s Retired Rail Community events are hosted by dedicated volunteers from the industry. Because they are part of the railway family\, they understand and embrace its ethos. On certain dates\, RBF hosts speakers and offers tours that cover everything about rail. \nHear From Our Guests \n“I loved working on the railways and wanted to feel part of it again. At these events\, I can talk shop and take a trip down memory lane. Thank you\, RBF!” \n“Connecting with like-minded railway colleagues puts a spring back in my step\, especially when we debate which is better: steam or diesel! You’ve created such a warm and friendly space—long may it continue.” \nWho Can Come \nIf you have ever worked or volunteered in any capacity within the rail industry—including heritage\, passenger\, supporting staff\, or freight—RBF warmly invites you. They love to see new faces\, and booking a place is easy. \nRBF knows many people want to stay connected to the railway industry they love\, even in retirement. Their Retired Rail Community event is a place to meet new people and share rail stories. Join today to reunite the retired rail community. \nHow to get involved Call us: 0345 241 2885 \nEmail: info@railwaybenefitfund.org.uk \nOr visit RBF’s Events Calendar to find the next RCE near you – https://www.railwaybenefitfund.org.uk/support-services/retired-rail-community/
URL:https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/event/retired-community-event-east-of-england/
LOCATION:Crescent House\, Peterborough\, Midland Road\, Peterborough\, PE3 6DD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Benefit Fund":MAILTO:fundraising@railwaybenefitfund.org.uk
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