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from Rail Professional October 2021 Issue 276

The Digital Railway

Meet the rolling stock sector at Modern Railways RVE 2021

The original dedicated event for the rolling stock sector will return to Derby Arena this year on Thursday 4 November

Individuals and companies from across the industry are invited to register now, for free, via the show website rve-expo.co.uk to secure a place at what is set to be a not-to-be-missed event for the sector.

Organised by the market-leading Modern Railways magazine, the show combines the exhibition with a top-level rail conference and the popular supplier engagement event organised by Rail Forum Midlands, which this year takes place in a brand new format as RVE BigIdea. Delegates attending the show will also benefit from the welcome opportunity to network in person with their peers from across the industry, something which has been much missed by so many during the Covid pandemic.

Explore new technology, products and services At the heart of the show is the exhibition, at which companies of all sizes will showcase their rolling stock products and services. Attendees at Modern Railways RVE can expect to see a whole host of products on display, from seats and passenger information systems to windscreen wipers, electrical components and lighting. Also present will be providers of key services to the rolling stock sector, including design agencies and consultancies.

Join a packed conference programme Taking centre stage, literally, at Modern Railways RVE 2021 will be the conference. For the first time, Modern Railways’ Fourth Friday Club will host their annual Rail in the Midlands event at the show. Unusually for a Fourth Friday Club event, attendance at the conference will be free, so Modern Railways RVE visitors will have access to an industry-leading conference programme. In addition to the conference, Fourth Friday Club members will enjoy an exclusive lunch and networking opportunities.

Expert speakers will highlight the latest challenges and developments. Conference attendees will be able to hear from Managing Directors at three of the region’s major rail operators, discussing future investment plans and the future of the passenger railway postCovid. Network Rail’s Tim Shoveller will offer an infrastructure overview, while Midlands Connect is promoting key infrastructure schemes such as the Midlands Rail Hub. Freight developments also take a prominent role within the conference; Tarmac has a number of key rail freight sites within the Midlands, while Rail Operations (UK) Ltd is launching its Orion High Speed Logistics service and procuring new Class 93 tri-mode locos from Stadler.

Confirmed speakers include: • Tim Shoveller – Managing Director, North

West & Central Region, Network Rail • Will Rogers – Managing Director, East

Midlands Railway • Julian Edwards – Managing Director, West

Midlands Trains • Tom Joyner – Managing Director,

CrossCountry • Karen Heppenstall – Head of Rail,

Midlands Connect • Karl Watts – Chief Executive Officer, Rail

Operations (UK) Ltd • Chris Swan – Head of Rail, Tarmac

Meet specialist rolling stock suppliers New this year at Modern Railways RVE is the RVE BigIdea supplier engagement programme, with Rail Forum Midlands organising this activity in a totally new format for the 2021 show.

RVE BigIdea is the next step in supply chain engagement for the rail industry, focusing on delivering real value through one-to-one meetings with rolling stock customers to introduce exciting new responses to the challenges our industry faces. A briefing on the new format earlier this summer was attended by more than 50 companies, demonstrating the strong interest in the event.

Suppliers are invited to submit new ideas, products and services to support the rolling stock sector, under a selection of different themes. The themes are key to industry challenges – decarbonisation, productivity, accessibility, and asset optimisation - and allow suppliers to really showcase their new and developing offers.

RFM has secured a fantastic line-up of 18 customer organisations to participate in RVE BigIdea: Alstom, Angel Trains, Arriva Train Care, CAF, DB Cargo, FirstGroup, Freightliner, Gemini Rail Group, Hitachi, Loram, Nottingham Tram, Siemens Germany, Stadler UK, TDI, Talgo, Transport for London, Unipart Rail and Wabtec.

Participation for suppliers at RVE BigIdea is free to Rail Forum members and exhibitors at Modern Railways RVE. A nominal administration charge applies for non-members/non-exhibitors.

Reconnect with confidence While the worst of the pandemic appears to be past, the organisers of Modern Railways RVE are working closely with our venue, Derby Arena, to ensure the safety of everyone attending this year’s show. The layout of the exhibition includes wide walkways and stands are well spaced out, so there will be plenty of space within the Arena to accommodate everyone who attends. More detailed guidance about Covid protocols will be issued closer to the event, based on the latest Government advice at the time.

‘We are excited to be welcoming the rolling stock sector back to Derby on 4 November for this year’s Modern Railways RVE show’ said Philip Sherratt, Editor of Modern Railways magazine. ‘We know so many people are keen to get back to meeting in person, and Modern Railways RVE represents one of the first opportunities for the industry to do so. With the exhibition, a brand new supplier engagement activity and a fantastic Rail in the Midlands conference, it is clear Modern Railways RVE is an event not to be missed for everyone in the rolling stock sector.’

Modern Railways RVE is organised by Key Publishing, publisher of Modern Railways magazine. Established for more than 50 years, Modern Railways is the rail industry’s most respected railway journal. Providing indepth coverage of all aspects of the industry, from traction and rolling stock to signalling and infrastructure management, Modern Railways carries the latest news alongside detailed analysis, making it essential reading for industry professionals, suppliers and stakeholders alike.

Join us for two prestigious awards events! In addition to Modern Railways RVE, the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club will be hosting two major awards ceremonies this autumn. Held in London, both events will feature a sit-down lunch followed by a keynote speech from a leading industry figure and then the announcement of the award winners. Plus, guests at both events will enjoy unrivalled opportunities to network with their peers, something which has been missed so much during the pandemic.

On Friday 15 October, join us for the Railway Innovation Awards, the longeststanding awards event in the industry. Prizes for the best innovations will be handed out across eight categories, including the coveted Major Project award. Guest speaker will be Robert Ampomah, Chief Technology Officer at Network Rail.

Following that on Friday 26 November will be the Golden Spanner Awards, at which Modern Railways Industry and Technology Editor Roger Ford will hand out prizes for the most reliable fleets across the main line network. The Spanners is an all-day celebration of excellence in train maintenance, featuring a morning conference as well as a keynote speech from experienced engineer Bill Reeve, now Director of Rail at Transport Scotland.

Why not join the Fourth Friday Club? Enjoy attendance at six prestigious events each year for you or a colleague, including three awards events and three regional conferences, all with top level speakers and unrivalled networking opportunities! For delegate & sponsorship enquiries contact David Lane on 07795 031051 or david.lane@ keypublishing.com. For more information, please visit www.keymodernrailways.com/ fourth-friday-club

Modern Railways RVE

Thursday 4 November 10.00 to 16.00 Derby Arena

Register for free now at www.rve-expo.co.uk Gold Sponsor Welfare Vans 4 Less Silver Sponsors Aura Brand Solutions, FISA and Kneitz Conference Sponsors Porterbrook and Resonate