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Rail Freight 2026

Whether it is taking lorries off the roads and drastically reducing congestion or transporting goods that we consume every day, Britain relies on rail freight to provide a faster, greener, safer and more efficient way of transporting goods than roads. It is an indispensable part of the British economy and an essential component in supporting economic recovery and long-term sustainable growth.

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Rail Freight 2026
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£320.00 Plus vat
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£450.00 Plus vat
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Summary

Whether it is taking lorries off the roads and drastically reducing congestion or transporting goods that we consume every day, Britain relies on rail freight to provide a faster, greener, safer and more efficient way of transporting goods than roads. It is an indispensable part of the British economy and an essential component in supporting economic recovery and long-term sustainable growth.

Even if you are the most seasoned, rounded professional in all things rail freight technology, operations or commercial, this seminar will bring you up-to-date on the latest challenges, opportunities and engineering. Whether you want to understand (and engage with) the technical implications for freight of GB rail reform or gain an early insight on ORR’s guidance for navigating ETCS for international freight locomotives, this seminar is for you.

With ever tighter margins, we will help you reduce whole life asset management costs, showcasing wheel/ rail interface best practice on closer wheelset condition management and sharing soon-to-be-published research into freight vehicle braking in poor adhesion conditions. On operational interfaces, we will be exploring and feeding back from faster freight trials; and also learning about how fundamental new research into freight train braking is being applied to impact on decarbonisation.

This event will showcase new technologies, asset management and operational approaches that can bring opportunities for faster and greener freight, so your business can make the most of research and development. And we will bring you case studies of the Class 93 and Class 18 new freight locomotives, so you can learn the implementation lessons – and assess the new potential.

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Who should attend?

All those involved in the following areas are strongly recommended to join this event, including:

  • Rail and transport engineering
  • Depots and sidings management
  • Freight operators
  • Rail logistics
  • Safety, risk and compliance
  • Rail technology development

How will I benefit?

  • Learn about the latest advancements in rail engineering, digital logistics, and automation transforming the global freight landscape.
  • Gain insights from leading engineers, operators, and policymakers shaping the future of sustainable and efficient rail transport.
  • Take back insights and lessons learned from real-world case studies and research projects
  • Understand the key elements contributing to smarter, greener, and more resilient rail systems.
  • Build valuable connections with industry professionals, technology providers, and government representatives.
Contributes 7 CPD hours

Mapped against UK- SPEC competencies: E, A and B

  1. Professional commitment - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: ‘Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment’
  2. Knowledge and understanding - For Chartered Engineers: ‘Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging technology’ For Incorporated Engineers: ‘Use a combination of general and specialist mechanical engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology’
  3. Design and development of processes, systems, services and products - For Chartered Engineers: ‘Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of mechanical engineering problems’ For Incorporated Engineers ‘Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle mechanical engineering processes, systems, services and products’

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  • Duration:
    1 day
  • Location:
    London
  • CPD Hours:
    7.0
  • UK-Spec:
    E, A, B

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1 day course

London
16 Sep 2026

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