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The Young Railway Professionals organise several events per year. We also promote events from our parent organisations that we see as the most useful and interesting events for young people in the rail industry to get into their diaries. These events are designed to give an opportunity for cross-disciplinary learning and networking.
Unless otherwise stated, you do not normally need to be a member of the institution listed to attend their events, although you will be encouraged to join one of our parent institutions as listed on the membership page.
| IRO: Evergreen 3 & Vision for Chiltern Mainline
Vic Michel, Managing Director of the Evergreen 3 project, will give a presentation on the overview of track improvements and the longer term vision for the Chiltern Main Line at London Underground HQ, 55 Broadway. |
| IMechE: Young Member Summer Debate
New Trains V Life Extension - this hot topic in today's economic climate will be briefly addressed by four key panelists from Atkins, Eversholt Rail, Wabtec and Hitachi, before being opened up to the audience for questions. |
| IET: Institutionally Challenged Railway Quiz
A quiz for young railway professionals. A chance to test your railway knowledge while having an opportunity to network with other young railway professionals. A free buffet and cash bar in the Riverside Room overlooking the Thames. |
| IRO: Good Practice Workshop - LUL Operations & Comms
Tracy Bellis, Network Service Control Manager from London Underground is leading a Good Practice Workshop on Operations & Customer Communication. An unmissable opportunity to learn how to successfully manage disruption on one of the worlds busiest metro systems. |
| IET: Why choose a career in railways?
An event for those considering entering the railway industry and those who have just started. Three speakers to talk about there expereince in the industry. The event will include ample networking opportunities with free buffet and drinks. |
| CILT: Young Professionals Conference
Part of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport's programme of events for Young Professionals, a day long conference addressing the most important issues affecting transport today. A heavyweight line up of speakers and activities will spearhead a day that will bring much to those attending. |
| IRO: The Performance Debate
A "Question Time" debate on performance, with a panel of experts and the opportunity for the audience to participate. This event will take place at 55 Broadway. |
| IMechE: Comfortable Trains - A Moving Experience
Railway passengers, and all those providing the railways, want trains to be comfortable – but do we understand what makes rail passengers uncomfortable? This lecture considers the physical environment causing discomfort in the travelling public. |
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