can think of no better way for the rail industry to showcase its potential at the beginning of CP5 than to meet at Infrarail 2014 at Earls Court in London on 20 to 22 May.
Infrarail is an important showcase for the industry and an excellent way for buyers and suppliers to discuss how they might collaborate to deliver working partnerships that add value to the industry through increased efficiency and best practice, providing a better service for new and existing rail passengers.
High on the agenda at Infrarail this year is strategic labour needs and training, so it is no surprise that on Wednesday 21 May at 2:30pm, Gil Howarth,
Skills and training at Infrarail I
chief executive of NSARE; Glenn Robinson, from the National Apprenticeship Service; Varsha Manhas-Sanderson, Head of
Training Services
at Network Rail; and myself in my capacity as Trustee of The UK Rail Industry Training Trust will be hosting an open discussion on this topic. We will be focusing on the ‘skills gap’ faced
The keynote speakers
Tuesday 20 May, 11.50am – Baroness Kramer,
Minister of State for Transport Baroness Kramer will open Infrarail 2014 and will also deliver a keynote address. With government investment in Britain’s
railway network running at levels unprecedented in recent years, the minister’s presentation will provide valuable insights.
Wednesday 21 May, 10.30am – Simon Kirby, Managing Director, Network Rail Infrastructure Projects
Simon Kirby will discuss Control Period 5, defining Network Rail’s projects and strategy for the
next five years. Kirby, who joined Network Rail in 2003, is currently responsible for delivery of large enhancement and renewal infrastructure projects and for leading the Infrastructure Projects business within Network Rail. His success in this role has led to him being appointed the new chief executive for the construction of HS2 – a role he takes up later this year.
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Thursday 22 May, 10.30am – Clare Moriarty, Director General, Rail Executive, Department for Transport
Clare Moriarty was appointed director general for rail at the
Department for Transport in 2013, and now heads up the Rail Executive following the April 2014 reorganisation. Her main areas of responsibility are: the government’s response to the recommendations proposed by Sir Roy McNulty and subsequent proposals for the reform of the rail industry; delivery of major rail investment projects, involving cross-industry leadership; ensuring rail passenger franchises deliver customer benefits and that financial and other risks are effectively managed; sponsorship of Directly Operated Rail and the British Transport Police.
by the industry and how this can be turned into an opportunity. More jobs are being created and fresh talent and ideas are entering the rail marketplace – so have your questions ready.
The team at Rail Technology Magazine have exhibited at every Infrarail to date and have chosen this year’s exhibition to unveil the launch of our new stand – Think big! Think
bold!
Think Britain’s Rail Industry Media Leader! See you on stand A17.
Roy C Rowlands
Business Development Director, Rail Technology Magazine
Key information
Venue: Earls Court Two, London, UK Opening hours
Tuesday 20 May 2014 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 21 May 2014 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 22 May 2014 10:00 - 16:00
Pre-register for free attendance
Online registration to visit Infrarail free of charge is open until 19 May. A link on
www.infrarail.com connects to a simple registration process. Pre-registering speeds up entry to the show and avoids a £20 charge payable for non-registered visitors.
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