Becoming a Member
Fourth Friday Club membership now includes entry to all SEVEN events per year for just £865 + VAT.
To join, or to request further information please contact Dave Lane via email david.lane@keypublishing.com or call on 07795 031051
Upcoming Events
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
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
Public Transport in the North of England
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Our established conference on Rail in the North of England expands this year into a two-day event, focusing on rail on the first day and buses on the second day.
Sponsored by Porterbrook, Resonate, Hexagon and Alexander Dennis
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, Hexagon, 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
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Modern Railways and the Institution of Railway Operators are pleased to announce the first winners in the 2021 Golden Whistle awards.
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Post-event questions and answers from our online conference are reproduced here in full
Rail in Wales and the West - Session 3
Rolling stock developments in Wales – Andrew Gainsbury, Rolling Stock Manager, Transport for Wales. Operational skillsets – Rachel Heath, Council Chair for the Midlands, Institution of Railway Operators. Public services on heritage railways - Is there a role for heritage railways in meeting the transport needs of Wales and the West of England? - Chris Austin, Secretary, All Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail
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Improving the Western Route – Mike Gallop, Director, Network Rail Western Route
A single source of truth for operational control and disruption management – Alex Robertson, Head of Business Development, Tracsis
Exploiting opportunities for rail freight growth in Wales and the West, Julian Worth, Chair of the CILT Rail Freight Forum
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Transforming the Great Western – Mark Hopwood CBE, Managing Director, Great Western Railway
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MetroWest developments – James White, Principal Transport Officer, West of England Combined Authority
Golden Spanner Awards 2020
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