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COLLABORATIVE WORKING p28-35 Abellio Greater Anglia explains its alliance and new joint action plan with Network Rail, and RTM reports from a site visit to meet the ‘pure construction alliance’ delivering the Stafford Area Improvement Programme.
SKILLS & TRAINING AND IRAIL 2014 p37-51 Coverage of the YRP annual dinner, the successful iRail 2014 event in Derby, Richard Parry-Jones’ fascinating speech on mobility, plus NSARE on the shortage of skilled signal engineers to deliver the CP5 workbank.
HS2 p52-61
Jim Steer writes for RTM on the latest HS2 Industry Leaders Group report’s fi ndings, while we also feature Sir David Higgins’ ‘HS2 Plus’ proposals, and look at the future relationship between HS2 and Network Rail.
ROLLING STOCK p62-76 RTM examines technology and fl eet upgrades and refurbishments at First Capital Connect, South West Trains, First TransPennine Express and others, plus a round-up of the latest IEP news and contract awards.
INFRARAIL 2014 p77-116
Our special show guide brings you all the information you need to get the most out of this year’s biggest UK rail show, plus an extensive look at the key exhibitors and what to see.
ASSET MANAGEMENT p118-125 Our interview with Patrick Bossert, director of Network Rail Asset Information, gives a full update on the £330m ORBIS programme that is transforming the way the company uses data both at the trackside and in the offi ce.
LONDON TRANSPORT p126-138 RTM talks to Crossrail chief executive Andrew Wolstenholme on collaboration and construction, plus expert input from LOROL boss Peter Austin and WSP head of rail Julie Carrier.
STATION MODERNISATION p139-159 Updates from some of the biggest station projects in the country, including London Bridge, Leeds and Birmingham, and we also look at the latest station equipment and technology.
TRACK TECHNOLOGY p162-181 Coverage of Network Rail’s National Electrifi cation Programme, and a round-up of track technology innovations.
139-159 62-76
STATION MODERNISATION ROLLING STOCK
52-61 HS2 EDITORIAL BOARD
“It makes the West Coast Main Line look like a relatively straightforward line upgrade.”
- Network Rail finance director Patrick Butcher, p26
2 | rail technology magazine Apr/May 14
Lord Tony Berkeley chairs the Rail Freight Group. He is the Secretary of the All- Party Parliamentary
Rail Group, a board member of the European Rail Freight Association, member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport.
Dave Mullin is Innovation Programme
Manager at Network Rail. Mullin is also
the non-executive director for SITC (Security Innovation and Technology Consortium).
Neil Andrew
is Head of Systems and Technology at Balfour Beatty Rail. Balfour Beatty is
an international rail engineering, design and construction business.
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