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Grand Union amends GW plans
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Rail reform on Modern Railways EXPO conference agenda
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Minister: all options on the table for Avanti contract
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Major Network Rail presence at Modern Railways EXPO 2022
Network Rail's Commercial and Procurement and Intelligent Infrastructure teams to show latest developments at Modern Railways EXPO 2022
Upcoming Events
Golden Whistle Awards
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The brainchild of Chartered Institution of Railway Operators luminary and former West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
Sponsored by Tracsis, Porterbrook and Resonate
Rail in Wales and the West
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Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum
Railway Innovation Awards
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Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
In partnership with the Railway Industry Association
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
Golden Spanner Awards
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The Golden Spanners is an annual event at which all those interested in railway rolling stock meet to discuss best practice and celebrate excellence in train maintenance.
Sponsored by Houghton International, Porterbrook and Resonate
Public Transport Scotland
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Following on from a successful debut in 2023, our two-day event in Scotland returns with a focus on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.
Sponsored by Lothian, Porterbrook, Tracsis, Mellor and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum
Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands
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This year we visit a new city for our Midlands conference, Oxford in the South of the region
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Oxfordshire County Council and the Rail Forum