RSN 2024 Show Guide

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RSN 2024 Sponsors

The RSN events team is especially grateful to all of the companies that have supported the show, we specifically recognise our valued sponsors listed below. We also thank Aura Brand Solutions for providing event graphics.

Lead sponsor

Platinum sponsor

Jobson James Rail is an independent insurance broker with over 780+ railway company clients working in all aspects of the rail industry.

We design and implement innovative insurance solutions through a detailed risk managementbased process developed by our directors over the last 20 years, which includes contract analysis to deliver complete protection, bespoke cover, and competitive premiums with niche rail specialist insurers.

Westermo is a global leader in reliable and secure railway data communications, which include wired and wireless solutions that form the backbone of operational and passenger systems worldwide, working closely with train manufacturers such as Alstom, Stadler, and Siemens.

In the UK, our networking solutions are integral to operational systems such as TCMS and DCO. In addition, our latest wireless and 5G solutions ensure reliable on-board connectivity for operational and passenger comfort applications such as PIS, CCTV and Passenger Wi-Fi.

The place where contacts are made, relationships are built and business is done

Associate sponsor

On Train is a proven partner for rail vehicle technical enhancements, maintenance and railway products.

Silver sponsor

Silver sponsor

Railway-News is an official media partner of RSN 2024.

Railway-News uses an extensive range of digital marketing services to push your content out to a global rail audience with unique web users and social media connections, we have the capability to bring your product, brand or service to the global rail market.

Bronze sponsor

Bronze sponsor

Railway Industry Association is the trade association for the UK-based suppliers to the railway industry. We have been established for over 140 years, with about 360 member companies representing a large proportion of the supply chain.

Aura Brand Solutions is one of Europe’s leading brand implementation & visual communications companies. Providing branding and image management across all sectors from Road to Rail.

This publication was produced by RSN. Content is based on submissions from exhibitors. All information is as provided to Rail Infrastructure Networking Ltd TA RSN Events or is an editorial interpretation. All content is the copyright of the originator & or RSN. It is produced for the sole purpose of representing the products and services of client exhibitors. RSN accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions and reproduces all information in good faith.

Bronze sponsor

Bronze sponsor

Bronze sponsor

Bronze sponsor

We provide managed projects for many train operators that keep their fleets operational and reliable. On Train is also a rail sales specialist providing international route to market services for OEMs – offering air conditioning, passenger counting and labour supply solutions for trains and trams.

RailBusinessDaily is an official media partner of RSN 2024.

Rail Business Daily is the UK’s leading platform for rail news and opinion.

It is home to the hugely popular 7am newsletter, Rail Business Daily news website, daily In The News podcast, Rail Director magazine, and the RBD Community.

Rail Partners exists to make the railway better by harnessing the expertise and creativity of private sector operators for the benefit of those who use the railway, passengers and freight customers, and those who pay for it, including taxpayers.

It provides advocacy and policy solutions for private sector passenger owning group and freight company members, along with technical services for train operating companies in the public and private sectors.

CAF is an international market leader in the design, manufacture, supply & maintenance of rolling stock and associated equipment for rail & infrastructure systems.

Young Rail Professionals (YRP) was founded in 2009 to PROMOTE the rail industry as a great place to work, INSPIRE the next generation of railway talent and DEVELOP young people to reach their potential.

Armstrong Group Provides Engineering Excellence. We are able to deliver outstanding results in all aspects of our business from the initial design and development stage of a project right through to the finished product.

Sheet Metal Fabrications

• Subcontrac t Sheet Metal Fabrications

• Established 1977

• County Durham

• 135,000 sq f t Fac tor y

• Interior/Ex terior Rolling Stock Components/Assemblies

• Trackside Equipment Cases/Components/Cabinets

• ISO 9001:2015

• ISO 3834-2 / BS EN 15085-2 CL1 C WR VC Welding

• DIN 6701 / EN 17460 for Adhesive Bonding

• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001

Hydram is a highly experienced supply chain par tner, with an established and enviable reputation for subcontrac t precision sheet metal fabrication.

By work ing closely with customers to create long-term par tnerships, Hydram has developed its sheet metal fabrication exper tise, maintained multiple quality, ISO, and associated accreditations, and has grown to be a successful leading sheet metal fabrication company.

Your Complete Manufacturing Parter

Meet our Platinum Sponsor

Westermo offers networking solutions for the rail industry used to support both critical and non-critical systems installed around the world. Our wide range of robust, cyber-secure and railapproved networking products are specifically designed for onboard, trackside or train-to-ground applications.

Welcome Message from Keven Parker

We welcome you all to Rolling Stock Networking, an international exhibition focused on Passenger and Freight Rolling Stock, Technical Enhancements, Depot Equipment, Ancillary Services and the Railway Supply Chain.

We are delighted to report that RSN 2024 sold out five months before the show date and that our 2025 edition on 3rd July 2025 is already building a head of steam !

The show has attracted the great and good with new builders, the heavy maintainers, systems integrators and depot equipment suppliers all taking their places, as anticipation builds for a great day of exhibiting and networking.

The show will always be free to attend, but offers the quality of content normally only seen at events that charge delegate fees. It is our mission to bring the lowest cost exhibiting opportunities to the market, enabling everyone in the rail industy to take part in the show, leading to the (new for 2024) Enterprise Zone.

We firmly believe that unlike any other show, RSN offers a community feel for the rail industry, where visitors and exhibitors are enthused by the buzz the event provides and the relaxed but efficient networking experience. RSN is the place where contacts are made and relationships are formed.

RSN 2024 now in its 5th edition, is a day well spent and is firmly established in the railway calendar.

Whilst the show is organised by a small team, we recognise the contribution that our substantial show partners bring to the event.

We particularly thank Rail Business Daily, RailwayNews, Rail Partners, BusinessDaily, Young Rail Professionals, Railway Industry Association, Jobson James Rail, Derby Arena, Derby Live and the many friends that have helped us to shape an event with something for everyone.

RSN remains a show that is organised by railway people for railway people. The event is not owned by a media company and everyone in our team works day to day in the rail industry.

We would like to think that our everyday engagement in the industry has helped us to shape a superb event for you, that whilst affordable and accessible, also delivers high quality opportunities and information to help you to increase your market share in rail.

We are especially pleased to continue our support for the event charity, Railway Children. who are joined this year by a further organisation that seeks to educate children in the dangers of the railway - Rail Safe Friendly.

Most importantly we thank our exhibitors and visitors and wish that you all have a very successful show.

Keven Parker

Director RSN, Head of Rail - Jobson James Rail

Something for Everyone at the Rolling Stock Networking Exhibition and Conference 1 Great Show 166 Participants Endless Opportunities

By Nigel Wordsworth

Rail Industry Jounalist and Commentator

Rolling Stock Networking (RSN), the UK’s leading rolling stock and depot supply-chain event, will return to the Derby Arena on Thursday 4 July.

Combining a busy exhibition – all stands were sold out five months ago – with a conference, a meet-the-buyer session, a ‘Trailblazers’ event for younger rail colleagues and advice on exporting from the Department for Business and Trade, attracts visitors from all over the country to Derby for the one-day show, which is valued by exhibitors and visitors alike.

Following the 2023 event, comment such as this from one exhibitor were common: “Footfall has been high due to the great central location, the quality of conversations has been good because we have had everyone from the new train builders and TOCs and the general supply chain and it’s been really good value for us.”

Visitors were equally effusive: “What an amazing day at RSN! Many thanks to the new people I have met and talked with today. Lots of potential new leads to turn in to legitimate business arrangements.”

Sponsorship from Jobson James Rail –The Rail Insurance Broker, Westermo Data Communications and others has enabled the organisers to bring to the sector an event that will be bigger, better and even more well-attended than in previous years.

“ The one day show is valued by visitors and exhibitors alike.”

The Exhibition

It is, of course, the exhibition itself that will form the centrepiece of the show. Over 150 organisations have taken stands on which they will show off their latest products and services.

Those stands will cover a wide range of technologies and applications. It is impossible to cover them all here, but, to give a few examples, Fortec UK will be showing its Autronic customised DC/DC converters, Canadian company Infodev EDI is bringing its new automatic passenger-counting system that is based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the r2p Group will display and explain its intelligent technology systems that incorporate CCTV, automatic passenger counting, and network audio solutions.

Complete Cyber provides robust infrastructure, cyber security, phishing and SaaS e-learning platform and data analytics solutions that are tailored specifically to the needs of railway networks. In contrast, Diamond Rail Services show great support to charity and will be hosting Ethstat on its stand - the UK’s leading social enterprise CIC specialising in branded merchandise, ethical hampers, furniture, print and office supplies.

We’re set to award major new contracts on Britain’s biggest build.

Explore HS2’s latest opportunities at hs2.org.uk/supply-chain

The Exhibition

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DB ESG, a leading specialist provider of rolling stock engineering solutions for the UK rail industry, is part of DB Systemtechnik – one of the largest rolling stock consultancies in Europe. Its world-class experts will be available on the company’s stand at RSN 2024.

BCIMO will be telling visitors how it can support companies working across the whole of the rail sector at its unique rail innovation centre in Dudley. Future Welsh test track the Global Centre for Rail Excellence (GCRE) will also be at RSN 2024, with maps of the facility and details of its planned phased opening.

Rail Partners’ Conference

Running alongside RSN 2024 – in fact, above it on the mezzanine floor - Rail Partners will organise a conference that will focus on delivering a high-performing railway through rolling-stock innovation and depot transformation.

In the Rail Partners’ conference sponsored by STADLER and Angel Trains, hosted by Mark Gaynor and Neil Ovenden of Rail Partners; attendees will hear from leading industry speakers from companies including Greater Anglia, Angel Trains, the Global Centre for Rail Excellence, Stadler, East West Rail, Rail Forum and the Railway Industry Association (RIA)

Visitors to the exhibition will find stands showing everything from cable connectors to electrical machines, from windscreen wipers to complete trains, from depot equipment to a complete turnkey facility and from consultancy to insurance.

There truly will be something for everyone at RSN 2024.

This year, the Rail Partners’ conference will address two important themes:

• How can innovation deliver higher performing and more cost-effective rolling stock for new and existing fleets?

• How can depots enable a high performing railway and create great places to work?

The first theme will be addressed in the morning. Following an introduction from Ben Parry, Greater Anglia’s head of engineering, Matt Prosser of Angel Trains and Kelly Warburton of GCRE will look at what innovation can offer passengers and how testing will enable future rolling-stock innovation.

A panel discussion on balancing the needs of today’s railway with pushing the boundaries of rolling stock innovation, during which the earlier speakers will be joined by East West Rail’s head of innovation Daisy Chaplain-Chamberlain, will close the morning session.

“ The Rail Partners’ conference will explore rolling stock innovation and depot transformation”

With depot-based activity often out of sight, the two afternoon session speakers, Steve Mitchell, head of fleet north for Greater Anglia, and James McCaffery, UK head of programmes at Stadler, will look at how technology, tools, and new planning and operating systems can support safer and more productive depots.

Alstom Central Rivers

A panel discussion will follow, with the two speakers joined by Cat Appleby, membership and engagement director for Rail Forum, and Richard Carr, business engagement manager at RIA. Together, they will explore how clients and suppliers can work together to unlock the full potential of depots.

The Rail Partners conference will be open to all attendees of Rolling Stock Networking, free of charge.

Meet the Buyer

Organised by Jobson James Rail – The Rail Insurance Broker, buyers and procurement specialists from Alstom, Hitachi Rail, Porterbrook, Clayton Equipment, Keolis Amey and WH Davis will be on hand at RSN 2024 to meet with current and potential suppliers.

Meet the Buyer sessions give suppliers the priceless opportunity to spend up to 20 minutes talking with potential customers to ascertain their needs, discuss how those needs can be met, and to plan a follow-up meeting.

While these meetings are free, they do need to be booked in advance so exhibitors wishing to take advantage of a Meet the Buyer session should apply through the RSN website as soon as possible.

In addition, HS2, Stadler and CAF are exhibiting in the main hall, so representatives on those stands can be approached directly by visitors and exhibitors alike, without appointment.

“Meet the Buyer sessions give suppliers the priceless opportunity to spend up to 20 minutes talking with potential customers ”

Exporting Opportunities

As part of Meet the Buyer, but also accepting drop-in meetings, International Trade Adviser Bill Smith will be attending RSN 2024. He specialises in Advanced Manufacturing & Rail and supports the Midlands Engine, a coalition of Councils, Combined Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP), Universities and businesses across the region that actively work with Government to build a collective identity.

Bill is able to connect companies with the appropriate services and information that is available through DBT and can help them to develop an Export Plan, mentoring them through the process as he has many years of exporting experience in Rail and other highly regulated industries.

RIA Trailblazers’ Breakfast

Working in association with Young Rail Professionals, RIA will be organising the Trailblazers Breakfast, running between 8am and 10am on the day of RSN.

This initiative will bring together young and experienced professionals from across the industry, to enable them to learn from each other, make new connections, and celebrate a vibrant and diverse rail workforce.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a ‘plus one’ – senior professionals should bring a junior colleague or mentee while more junior professionals can bring a senior colleague (although this is not compulsory).

This event will feature an early careers workshop with David Basset, Graduate & Apprentice Manager for Network Rail. RIA Business Engagement Manager Richard Carr will be on hand to oversee proceedings and ensure there is enough bacon to go round!

Enigma Seven and the E7 Zone

Companies, particularly those new to rail, often ask the organisers of RSN for assistance in developing their business in the rail sector. To meet this need, Enigma Seven is now providing a premium service for exhibitors looking to develop and grow their presence in the traction and rolling stock market and within its associated supply chain.

The Enigma Seven team has years of experience working with Rolling Stock Companies (ROSCOs) and SMEs and building relationships with the Department for Transport, Network Rail, local government and devolved authorities, asset owners, passenger & freight operators, owning groups, train builders and all levels of the rail industry supply chain. Shane Duffy, and a trusted network of associates, work flexibly with clients to help them grow.

Enigma Seven will have its own zone at the RSN 2024 exhibition, showing off the talents and products of five of its clients (OE Electronics, Train FX, Polarteknik TDS, Modux and FISA) and also answering questions from exhibitors and visitors keen to know more.

Andy Bagnall chief executive of Rail Partners opened the 2023 edition of RSN

Networking

As well as the exhibition – and the conference and Meet the Buyer sessions – it is, of course, the networking that attracts so many visitors. With around 1.700 people expected through the doors in six hours, it will be almost impossible to move around the exhibition floor without bumping into someone you know, or somebody you should.

Meeting people on stands, at the coffee bar or in the aisles is an important part of the RSN experience. Having friends and colleagues introduce their friends and colleagues is what this networking event is all about. So, bring a notepad, plenty of business cards (ignore people who say that cards are old hat – they aren’t!) and get networking!

Orange Train Wash displayed their highly efficient train wash at the 2023 edition of RSN. For 2024 there will be a full working model on their stand.

Access and parking

The Derby Arena is easy to find – it’s the rounded goldcoloured building standing on Pride Park next to the Derby County football stadium. Sat nav users can just enter DE24 8JB or search for Derby Arena.

There is plenty of car parking available, and the organisers have worked a little magic to ensure that this is entirely free to exhibitors and visitors for 2024 and all later editions.

Commercial & procurement advisors to the rail industry, providing: Supply Chain & Consultancy Services

• Passenger Information Systems • CCTV

• Passenger Counting • Seat Sensor

• Customer Information Systems

• Innovative NDT&E solutions

Railway Seats & Interiors www.fisaitaly.com

• Supply of internal & external door systems

• Modification & upgrade of existing door mechanisms

• Overhaul & repair of door mechanisms

• Set up & training for door configuration

• Investigation & condition assessment of door systems

• Intelligent at seat power solutions including 3-pin / USB-A / USB-C

• Wireless tabletop power solutions

• Cyber security assessments (penetration testing) & consultancy

• Software development including a remote digital gateway for rolling stock

• Middleware services for accessing / connecting data sources

• Simulation for training

Conference by

4 July 2024 - Derby Arena - 10am to 3pm

Hosted by Rail Partners, attendees will hear from leading industry speakers from companies including Greater Anglia, Angel Trains, the Global Centre for Rail Excellence, Stadler, East West Rail, Rail Forum and the Railway Industry Association (RIA)

Rail Partners’ conference at Rolling Stock

Networking returns for a second year

Following its success last year, the conference from Rail Partners at Rolling Stock Networking is returning for a second year. Drawing upon Rail Partners’ industry expertise, the conference will focus on delivering a high performing railway through rolling stock innovation and depot transformation.

Hosted by Mark Gaynor and Neil Ovenden of Rail Partners, attendees will hear from leading industry speakers from companies including Greater Anglia, Angel Trains, the Global Centre for Rail Excellence, Stadler, East West Rail, Rail Forum and the Railway Industry Association (RIA). This year, the conference will address two important themes.

How can innovation deliver higher performing and more cost-effective rolling stock for new and existing fleets?

How can depots enable a high performing railway and create great places to work?

Following an introduction from Greater Anglia’s head of engineering, Ben Parry, the morning session will consider how innovation can deliver higher performing and more cost-effective rolling stock for new and existing fleets.

Matt Prosser, the asset management director at Angel Trains, will then focus on what rolling stock innovation can offer to customers. Kelly Warburton, chief commercial officer at GCRE, will follow by looking at the role of railway test facilities in enabling innovation in the future.

To close the morning session, Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, innovation manager at East West Rail, will join the morning speakers on a panel to discuss how to balance the needs and costs of the railway today whilst pushing the boundaries of rolling stock innovation.

The event is free to attend for all delegates to RSN 2024.

Visit www.rsnevents.co.uk to register.

In the afternoon session the focus will turn to transforming depots to enable a high performing railway.

With depot-based activity often out of sight, the two afternoon session speakers, Steve Mitchell, head of fleet north for Greater Anglia and James McCaffery, UK head of programmes at Stadler, will look at how technology, tools, and new planning and operating systems can support safer and more productive depots.

The afternoon speakers will then join Cat Appleby, membership and engagement director for Rail Forum, and Richard Carr, business engagement manager at RIA, on a panel to explore how clients and suppliers can work together to unlock the full potential of depots.

During the panel sessions, audience participation will be encouraged. There will be opportunities for attendees to put their questions to the speakers and to take part in the debate on the conference’s topical discussion points. Rail Partners’ conference is open to all attendees of Rolling Stock Networking and is free of charge.

Providing delegates with a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders and to be involved at the Rail Partners Conference at RSN 2024....the only real question is can you afford not to be there?

Picture Stadler

Rail Partners’ conference at the Rolling Stock Networking event

Join us at a Rail Partners conference which will run between 10am and 3pm at the Annual Rolling Stock Networking Event.

The conference features ten leading industry professionals who will share their knowledge and experience during a series of presentations and audience participation sessions.

With sessions throughout the day and speakers drawn from all sectors of the rail industry, the topics will be varied and will undoubtedly have much to interest all delegates.

Find us to the left of the entrance on the raised area within the main hall at Derby Arena.

Meet the

compère,

speakers and participants

director of operator services

Mark has most recently been the Head of Railway Strategy at the Rail Delivery Group where his focus was on improving the performance and planning of the railway. Mark also led on sustainability within RDG as a member of the Rail Industry Decarbonisation Taskforce - which has developed a vision for how the railway can fully decarbonise - and the Sustainable Rail Leadership Group.

Mark worked at the Department for Transport, before joining RDG in 2017. During his time in the department he worked on issues including the development of road vehicle safety standards, introducing new tax systems and incentives to encourage cleaner vehicles, developing the business cases for rail electrification schemes and leading the rail input to the Transport Infrastructure Skills Strategy.

Event Host

Neil Ovenden

head of engineering

engineering director

Matt Prosser

asset management director

Neil has over 35 years professional engineering experience across the rail, white goods and energy sectors. He has worked in rail for nearly 20 years and was most recently head of engineering at Rail Delivery Group, where he led a small team of professional rolling stock engineers leading on fleet performance measurement and reporting, fleet safety and standards, innovation and technology across rail.

Neil brings significant experience in serving and delivering at a sustained high level for a member focused organisation from his time at RDG and before that at ATOC.

Benjamin is the interim engineering director for Greater Anglia, with a career spanning both supply chain and railway operations. He led several R&D programmes to develop innovative rolling stock products whilst at Bombardier. He is currently focussed on delivering operational excellent for passengers in the East of England.

Matt is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with 28 years of experience in rolling stock engineering and leadership. He joined Angel Trains in 2019 where he leads the Asset Management Directorate. Prior to joining Angel Trains, Matthew spent 14 years at Arriva with roles as Engineering and Safety Director at Chiltern Railways and Engineering Director at Arriva Trains Wales. Matthew started his career in the railways as a management trainee at Eurostar.

Event Host

Mark Gaynor

Ben Parry

Rail Partners’ conference

Kelly Warburton

chief commercial officer

Previously Managing Director of UK and Europe for Unipart Rail, Kelly began her rail industry career with Alstom in 2001. She joined NRS, now Unipart Rail, in 2004 and worked her way up through the commercial division before becoming a member of the Unipart Rail Board and Group leadership team. She is also a Board member of the Rail Industry Association (RIA) and judge of the Everywoman in Transport Programme.

Daisy ChapmanChamberlain innovation manager

Steve Mitchell head of fleet north

Daisy is the innovation manager at East West Rail; with a passion for transport transformation, accessibility, sustainability, and inclusion. She delivers innovation into this nationally significant railway project, which will deliver much-needed transport connections for communities between Oxford and Cambridge. Her main goal is to make rail better for all customers; safer, accessible, and enjoyable. Daisy is also a non-exec board member for the Community Rail Network.

Steve is the head of fleet north for Greater Anglia. He has overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the Class 745/755 trains into service each day and management of the maintenance contract with Stadler. Prior to this he has held roles in Greater Anglia, as the Joint Project Manager for Stadler Fleet

Introduction, Engineering Director, Head of Engineering and Fleet Manager. Prior to this he worked for ALSTOM as the Engineering Manager for their “Metrotrains” division, helping to introduce the 95TS into service.

James McCaffery

UK head of programmes

James is the UK head of programmes at Stadler Rail Service UK, and was appointed in 2023. He joined Stadler in 2021 as the programme lead for a major rolling stock overhaul initiative in Newcastle and then moved on to be the programme lead for the award winning Depot construction project in Gosforth, Newcastle.

In his current role, he acts as programme director for the introduction of the class 777 fleet in Liverpool and the programme director for the introduction of the class 555 fleet in Newcastle upon Tyne. He is responsible for the coordination and delivery of all new Stadler projects within the UK with oversight of projects in Glasgow, Leicester and Cardiff, as part of a wider Stadler portfolio.

James spent most of his early career in the army, primarily in rapid reaction units. He left with the rank of Major, moving to take up the role of Head of Service Delivery for the Tyne and Wear Metro, before joining Stadler.

Access and parking

The Derby Arena is easy to find – it’s the rounded gold-coloured building standing on Pride Park next to the Derby County football stadium. Just a short walk from Derby Station those travelling by road can just enter DE24 8JB or search for Derby Arena. Parking is FREE to Attendees.

Rail Partners’ conference

Cat Appleby

membership & engagement director

Cat is the membership and engagement director for the Rail Forum, having joined the Rail Forum team in 2019, and as a Board Member prior to this from 2016. In her role she has steadily grown the membership to its current level of 390 nationally and shaped the membership offer including developing the unique account management model. Prior to joining the Forum, Cat was Customer Account Director for a rolling stock modifications company. She spent many years working with rail and engineering firms in the UK and overseas supporting both inward investment and export activities with local, regional & national Government departments. This expertise continues to support Rail Forum activities and member aspirations for international growth.

Richard Carr

business

engagement manager

Richard supports RIA members by engaging and influencing key decision-makers in the regions, delivering networking and intelligencesharing events, and supporting the delivery of the RIA Nations & Regions priorities.

Richard has extensive experience working in the rail sector, having worked as Owner and Managing Director of rail equipment manufacturer Mechan for 20 years, and having provided consultancy services for the University of Huddersfield and several supply chain companies. He was also an active member of the Rail Supply Group SME and Export workstreams and helped establish the Rail Sector Deal SME Collaboration pilot scheme.

Sponsored by:-

Rail Partners’ conference programme

Rail Partners conference at Rolling Stock Networking event 4 July, Derby

Procuring innovation: What have we learned?

The role of railway test facilities in enabling future rolling stock innovation

Rail Partners exists to make the railway better by harnessing the expertise and creativity of private sector operators for the benefit of those who use the railway, passengers and freight customers, and those who pay for it, including taxpayers.

It provides technical services to both private and public sector train operating companies through its Operator Services division.

The team draws on its wealth of experience in railway operations and engineering to facilitate industry collaboration on safety, regulation, new technology and skills.

Together with train companies

Rail Partners Operator Services drive positive change and improvement through industry guidance, conferences, webinars and technical visits.

Join the conference at Rolling Stock Networking, hosted by Rail Partners, on the mezzanine level and follow us on LinkedIn for news and to hear about upcoming events

Revolutionising Transportation with FORTEC United Kingdom’s Advanced Solutions

Welcome to FORTEC UK, where a team of technology specialists are dedicated to partnering closely with our customers to tackle intricate technical challenges across a spectrum of solutions including displays, embedded computing, monitors, components, and power solutions.

We pride ourselves on guiding our customers to make informed decisions tailored to their projects, with a specialised focus on the Rail sector encompassing Power Supplies and PCBA.

Why Choose Us?

As part of the renowned FORTEC Group, which includes AUTRONIC (now part of Fortec Power), we bring a wealth of experience and resources to meet the exacting standards of the rail industry.

Our commitment to quality and compliance is underscored by our certification in RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) for Auxiliary Power Converters.

Our Solutions

Within the FORTEC family, AUTRONIC stands out for its expertise in customising DC/DC converters to precisely match the requirements of each application, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance in rail systems.

Tune In

See us On Stand AA8

In addition to our dedication to meeting industry standards, we excel in delivering comprehensive PCBA solutions. Leveraging our extensive sourcing experience and strategic partnerships, we streamline the manufacturing process to provide high-quality electronic assemblies and box builds at competitive prices, managed locally in the UK while leveraging our Far East factory for production efficiency.

About Us

Headquartered near Munich and with seven subsidiaries spanning five countries, FORTEC Group offers global consultation and on-site services to support your projects wherever they may be.

Whether you seek consultation, customisation, or technical support, our team is committed to exceeding your expectations.

Stay updated with the latest industry insights and trends by tuning in to our podcast. Catch our latest episode focusing on rail, ‘Navigating the Tracks’ where we delve into key topics shaping the future of the sector. Join us as we explore innovative solutions and discuss emerging technologies driving advancements in rail engineering. Click here

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Join us at stand AA8 at RSN to experience our capabilities firsthand and discover how FORTEC UK, based in Cambridgeshire, can elevate your projects to new levels of excellence in the Rail sector and beyond.

EDUCATING CHILDREN TO BE AWARE OF THE DANGERS PRESENT ON THE RAILWAY

Rail Safe Friendly was launched in March 2023 and delivers Network Rail’s video safety content about the dangers of trespassing on railways directly to schools via digital education provider Learn Live.

Already, over 5,000 UK schools are on board with the Rail Safe Friendly programme and more than 80 industry partners from across the rail sector have sponsored and become partners in it.

“The support of the rail industry is pivotal in rail safety education being delivered to as many schools and youth organisations as possible, across the country.

“Rail Safe Friendly is embraced by train operating companies, freight operating companies and small to large organisations working across the rail supply chain, with one goal, to ensure children receive vital knowledge to keep them rail safe.”

Stuart Heaton Managing Director of Rail Safe Friendly

Looking Forward to a Bright Future

By Nigel Wordsworth

Rail Industry Jounalist and Commentator

As Rolling Stock Networking opens in Derby on 4 July 2024, the UK railway is not in quite the certain place it was one year ago.

For a start, today is the day of the General Election, so there is the uncertainty of not knowing what government the UK shall have tomorrow, and what its rail policy shall be.

Then some rolling stock manufacturers have been running out of work. There always seems to be a ‘feast then famine’ approach to train procurement, but the recent announcement of a circa £220.5 million order for 10 additional nine-car Aventra trains for the Elizabeth Line will be very welcome news for Alstom, Derby and the wider supply chain.

The general famine should be short-lived. Rail Minister Huw Merriman wrote to UK train manufacturers, Rolling Stock Companies (ROSCOs) and interested parties on 31 January 2024. He said: “New competitions are now underway to replace trains on Northern, Transpennine, Southeastern and Chiltern, subject to business case approval.

There are also several major fleet upgrades underway, including an upgrade of GTR’s Electrostar fleets, a planned refurbishment of the CrossCountry Voyager fleet, and a major refurbishment of the Pendolino fleet which is being carried out by Alstom at its Widnes site (now almost completed).”

The list of required trains was certainly interesting, but, with orders not being placed until 2025 for delivery in 2029, it may stretch manufacturers cashflows somewhat.

Northern

Up to 450 units (nominally around 1,000 vehicles)

Indicative contract award: 2025 Indicative earliest expected delivery date: 2029

Southeastern

Core order: between 350 and 570 vehicles with an option for an additional 70 vehicles.

Indicative contract award: 2025 (but could be December 2024)

Indicative earliest expected delivery date: Autumn 2027

Chiltern

Between 20-70 new or converted units (nominally 90 vehicles)

Indicative contract award: Early 2025 Indicative earliest expected delivery date: End 2028/early 2029

TransPennine Express

29 units up to 195 metres in length with an option for a further 26 units. (nominal 174 to 330 vehicles)

Indicative contract award: Mid 2025 Indicative earliest expected delivery date: Mid 2029

On a more positive note for train manufacture, the first bodyshell has arrived at Siemens Mobility’s new Goole factory and manufacture of the first UK-built new train for London Underground’s Piccadilly line is underway. Meanwhile, the first complete trains, built at the company’s factory in Vienna, are under test at the company’s Wegberg-Wildenrath facility in northern Germany.

There has been more good news for the Goole site. Initial plans to manufacture half of the 94 nine-car trains in Vienna and half in Goole have been changed. Goole will now build 80 per cent of them – around 75 trains or 675 cars – a major increase for the East Yorkshire facility.

Once the new trains start coming off the production line, Siemens hopes that Transport for London will confirm the next orders for the Bakerloo, Central and Waterloo & City lines. However, with the existing Central line trains currently being refurbished, new trains for the Bakerloo seem likely to be the next ones ordered.

Alstom has won an order to refurbish c2c’s fleet of Class 357 Electrostars. The work will be carried out at the company’s Ilford depot, where all 74 of the 25-year-old four-car trains in the fleet will be repaired with corrosion treated and other upgrades. The work will take two years.

Hitachi Rail trains are being delivered to Avanti West Coast (Class 805 and 807) and to East Midlands Railway (Class 810). These orders should be complete by the end of 2024, with the order for HS2 trains (jointly with Alstom) to follow on.

CAF Wales is assembling Class 197 trains for Transport for Wales and a fleet of 10 ten-car tri-mode trains for LNER that were ordered in November 2023.

Picture Avanti West Coast

Grand Union Trains - Class 802 in its potential livery

Infrastructure

Network Rail’s new Control Period 7 started on 1 April 2024 and will last for five years until 31 March 2029. A total of around £43.1 billion will be spent on the railway infrastructure over that period.

Digital signalling is being installed on the East Coast main line. The upgrade of the Transpennine route continues and various other enhancements are being carried out around the country. The Levenmouth Rail Link in Scotland opened recently.

Freight routes are being upgraded. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has estimated that electrifying only 500 extra miles of railway will mean that 80 per cent of rail freight can be electrically hauled – and that will create a demand for new electric freight locomotives.

Passenger numbers

The number of passengers travelling on the railway continues to increase as the industry bounces back after COVID-19. In its latest report, which covers October to December 2023, rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) reported that a total of 417 million rail passenger journeys were recorded in Great Britain in the latest quarter (October to December 2023). This is a 20 per cent increase on the 348 million journeys in the same quarter in the previous year (October to December 2022).

There were 1,570 million journeys in the year to 31 December 2023 – a 20 per cent increase on the 1,300 million journeys made in the previous 12 months (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022).

Total passenger revenue was also up by 20 per cent –

£2.6 billion in the latest quarter.

New service to Scotland –and Wales

In March 2024, the office of Rail and Road (ORR) approved a new train service between London and Stirling, to be operated by Grand Union Trains. The new open-access service on the West Coast main line will commence in June 2025, offering four trains per day in each direction, calling at Milton Keynes Central, Nuneaton, Crewe, Preston, Carlisle, Lockerbie, Motherwell, Whifflet, Greenfaulds and Larbert. Larbert, Greenfaulds and Whifflet will receive their first direct services to London.

Grand Union Trains will offer a new service linking Camarthen to London

The line will avoid the congested Edinburgh and Glasgow stations, giving passengers a faster service without any changes required. Electric or dual-mode trains are planned in the longer term, but, with current power supply being an issue on the WCML, the service is planned to start using off-lease Class 22x trains, which have a potential top speed of 125mph.

The company has previously applied to start a new service between Carmarthen and London, operating new bi-mode trains calling at Llanelli then Gowerton, Cardiff Central, Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction then Bristol Parkway before operating non-stop onwards to London The use of Gowerton and then a new station at Parc Felindre, close to junction 46 of the M4, as a parkand-ride station for Swansea will reduce journey times between these parts of southwest Wales and Cardiff and London by around 20 minutes. The service will also stop at Cardiff Parkway when it opens, and some initial investment in Severn Tunnel Junction station is planned to provide improved passenger facilities and to allow direct access from the adjacent M4 motorway.

HS2

Although HS2 has been cancelled north of Handsacre junction, it is still a massive project. Work continues on the infrastructure, and the rolling stock order was only for Phase One anyway, so that will remain largely unchanged. In February 2024, the company building Britain’s new high-speed railway confirmed that its construction hub at Quainton, Bucks, has now received more than a million tonnes of construction material by rail carried by 646 trains - offsetting the need to transport the material by road.

Workers in the Hitachi Rail Factory in County Durham

Situated on an existing freight line north of Aylesbury, the railhead is expected to welcome an extra 1,400 freight trains over the next two years, taking the total amount of material delivered to around 3 million tonnes. This is on top of a million tonnes already delivered by rail to previous railheads in the local area, which means that around 1,300 freight trains have already delivered materials to the HS2 site with another 700 to go.

All of those freight locomotives and sets of wagons need to be overhauled regularly, another boost for the rolling stock sector.

A train draws into an empty platform during the Covid Pandemic

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Other freight

In January 2024, Drax, the UK’s leading renewable electricity generator, completed its investment in 30 new rail wagons, with the delivery of the final wagon to its North Yorkshire power station. Manufactured by the British firm WH Davis, the new wagons are significantly larger than the rest of Drax’s current fleet, allowing for a 30 per cent increase in biomass transport capacity per wagon, which can carry up to 71.6 tonnes each.

WH Davis also built 25 new JNA-Z box wagons for leasing company VTG Rail UK. Manufactured at Shirebrook, Derbyshire, the wagons will be used by Direct Rail Services, a subsidiary of Nuclear Transport Solutions.

In another move, WH Davis, Davis Wagon Services and Yellow Rail have together formed Buckland Rail to focus on bogie overhaul, maintenance of freight wagons and the supply of materials.

Buckland Group, a capital investment firm which specialises in manufacturing and service businesses, such as renewable energy, construction and rail, now owns 12 sites across the UK, including the multi-service delivery centre at Shirebrook.

Small businesses

Many of the exhibitors at Rolling Stock Networking are small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). There are a large number of them in the rail industry – 60 per cent of the membership of trade body the Railway Industry Association is SMEs.

In January 2024, Network Rail released information that over 3,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefited from £1.3 billion of business from Network Rail, with SMEs making up a record 75 percent of Network Rail’s supplier base.

In November 2019, Network Rail set out its SME action plan, making it easier for small to medium-sized organisations to do business and increasing the number of tendering opportunities. In the last financial year (2022/23), out of the 4,130 suppliers directly contracted by Network Rail, 3,107 suppliers - 75 percent - were SMEs.

Clive Berrington, Network Rail’s Group Commercial & Procurement director, said: “Small and mediumsized businesses make a big contribution to the rail network, and we remain committed to offering them opportunities to work on the railway.

“The UK rail network is the lifeblood of the country and vital to moving people and freight around. By supporting SMEs to work on the railway, we increase competition and drive down costs while also increasing efficiency, creativity, and innovation.

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“We know there is more we can do to further support SMEs and during 2024, we will review and refresh our SME action plan and share it with industry.” The Government set out a target for Network Rail to spend 33 percent of its third-party expenditure with SMEs. In the last financial year, the total spend was 34.9 percent, with £1.305 billion directly spent with SMEs, and indirectly it was £1.665 billion via Network Rail’s tier-one suppliers.

SMEs are the future of the rail industry. Government initiatives and ‘First of a Kind’ competitions help them to stay involved, as do membership organisation such as the Railway Industry Association and Rail Forum. For them, the future is bright.

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UK rail network is the lifeblood of the country and vital to moving people and freight around. By supporting SMEs to work on the railway, we increase competition and drive down costs while also increasing efficiency, creativity, and innovation”

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In the fast-paced world of rail, connectivity is king. But with 3G networks facing their inevitable sunset, operators now must prepare for a seamless transition to next-generation technologies. Enter HUBER+SUHNER, and our expertise in delivering uninterrupted connectivity for passengers on-board.

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Antennas play a critical role in keeping trains connected. However, in an overcrowded market where ‘future-ready’ solutions are commonplace, it can be hard to choose the right one for your operations. That’s why HUBER+SUHNER offers a comprehensive range of antenna solutions, with rugged designs and enhancements to meet the unique challenges of on-board environments. Featuring 24 different types of antennas to suit your specific operational requirements, our SENCITY® Rail portfolio delivers unparalleled performance, even in the harshest of conditions. Whether navigating through urban jungles, or traversing remote landscapes, reliable coverage can be achieved, ensuring sustained connectivity throughout the journey.

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But it’s not just about reliability; it’s about innovation. With 3G on its way out, HUBER+SUHNER uses the latest technologies, including multi-band capabilities and MIMO, to optimise signal strength and maximise throughput. This ensures faster speeds, better coverage, and enhanced passenger experiences.

These antennas are designed with versatility in mind, making them compatible with a wide range of networks, including 4G, 5G, and beyond. This is crucial in an era where legacy mobile networks are coming to an end. When operators choose to upgrade their existing infrastructure, or build a new network from the ground up, HUBER+SUHNER has them covered, with solutions that align with the latest mobile technologies and advancements.

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Don’t just take our word for it; our track record speaks for itself. Our 5G-enabling SENCITY® Rail ACTIVE rooftop antenna, developed alongside McLaren Applied, has won industry awards for the enhanced connectivity it offers commuters. Countless train operators trust HUBER+SUHNER to keep their passengers connected. From high-speed trains to commuter networks, our antennas form the backbone of reliable on-board connectivity.

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In the intricate landscape of the UK’s rail sector, Totalkare stands tall as a beacon of innovation and reliability. With a comprehensive suite of products tailored specifically for the rail industry, Totalkare has cemented its position as a trusted partner for operators and maintenance facilities across the Nation.

Elevating Maintenance Efficiencies: Rail Lifting Jacks

At the core of Totalkare’s offerings are their cuttingedge rail lifting jacks, developed in collaboration with renowned Italian manufacturer Emanuel. These jacks are meticulously engineered to facilitate seamless maintenance and repair operations for rail vehicles. With features such as synchronised lifting and precise positioning, Totalkare’s rail lifting jacks ensure the utmost safety and efficiency in every task.

Notably, Totalkare’s rail lifting jacks have found widespread adoption in various rail depots and construction sites, including prestigious installations at Hitachi Rail in the North East and the iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway. Their proven performance and reliability make them indispensable assets in the maintenance aresnal of these facilities.

Streamlining Maintenance Procedures: Bogie Lifts

In partnership with Emanuel, Totalkare offers bogie lifts designed to streamline maintenance procedures further. These lifts provide effortless access to bogies for inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks, enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel. Built with a focus on robustness and user-friendliness, Totalkare’s bogie lifts are trusted by rail operators across the UK to keep their rolling stock in top condition.

Facilitating Safe Work Environments: Rail Inspection Pits

Complementing their lifting solutions, Totalkare manufactures rail inspection pits from pre-fabricated steel at their facility in the West Midlands. These pits serve as essential infrastructure for comprehensive maintenance procedures, offering a safe and accessible workspace beneath rail vehicles for inspection and repair tasks. Engineered to meet stringent industry standards, Totalkare’s rail inspection pits enable efficient workflow and ensure the well-being of maintenance personnel.

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Beyond their top-of-the-line products, Totalkare takes pride in their exceptional aftersales support, delivered by a team of over 35 field service engineers stationed across the UK. Committed to providing first-class service, these professionals ensure that Totalkare’s solutions continue to perform optimally throughout their lifecycle. From installation and training to ongoing maintenance and support, Totalkare’s aftersales team is dedicated to maximising customer satisfaction and operational uptime.

As the UK rail industry continues to evolve, Totalkare remains at the forefront, driving innovation and setting new standards of excellence. With their comprehensive portfolio of lifting solutions, including rail lifting jacks, bogie lifts, and rail inspection pits, Totalkare empowers rail operators and maintenance facilities to overcome challenges and excel in a dynamic environment. Through their unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Totalkare is poised to shape the future of the UK rail industry for years to come.

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The future of modern Rolling Stock manufacturing requires the application and coordination of a wide range of manufacturing materials. Armstrong Group represent a single manufacturing entry point for products manufactured in Steel, Aluminium and Composite Materials. Experienced in working with some of the best known brands in the world, our extensive manufacturing facilities feature state of the art robotics, steel pressing, laser trimming, welding, painting and hand finishing, along with comprehensive Composite press moulding, autoclave and hand lay-up facilities. All working to full FST Standards.

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We sat down with Richard Lindoe, Managing Director of Armstrong Group, to find out more about the capabilities of the company and get his take on what the future of Rolling Stock Manufacturing will look like in the coming years...

Who or what is Armstrong Group?

Armstrong Group has 3 interlinked units in North Coventry with 16.000sqm of manufacturing capacity. We specialise in Pressings and Fabrications using Steel, Aluminium and Carbon Fibre Composites. Automotive, Construction, Defence, Aerospace, and Rail sectors.

Integrator role? How does that work?

If we take a bill of materials (BOM) and understand how they are assembled using a joint workshop we can find a solution to reduce part count or improve the Process. This means the customer is gaining the benefit of less inventory to manage (parts) and improves their own assembly time. This has been part of my life in the Aerospace and Automotive Industries for many years. We are finding other Industries that are adopting this approach. I guess you could say we are on the right track......

What are you trying to develop with your Rolling Stock opportunities?

It’s not just about part development it’s what we want to deliver for our customers. Modules. If we can reduce the customers part count and assemble Modules, or Sub Modules we are part of a turn-key approach from Design through prototyping and Production. It’s a long-term partnership approach giving the Customer the ‘Integrator’ role.

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Our Team. Without a great team we could not deliver, without the talent pool we have there is no company. It’s so simple, People look after your business. Treat them with respect.

Shows - An essential part of the railway calendar will continue at Derby Arena. Save the Dates :-

RSN 2025 – Thursday 3 July 2025 - Book via the QR Code

RSN 2026 – Thursday 2 July 2026

RSN 2027 – Thursday 7 July 2027

The RSN Series of Events

Rolling Stock Networking 2024 sold out a full five months before the show date. The popular rail event organised “by railway people, for railway people” provides unrivalled exhibiting and networking opportunities for rail professionals.

Sue Lane (pictured) said “RSN 2025 is already in organisation and we are delighted to have so much interest in the ongoing editions of the show. The feedback we recieve is heartwarming. Whilst only visible on the show day it is the culmination of a full year of the organisers efforts; which re-start the moment each show closes.

We have been delighted in the year on year growth of the show and to see the increase in the international reach of the show. You will find us at the front desk ready to greet you and we wish you all a very productive show.”

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We have detailed railway contract knowledge and are fully conversant with the needs of ROSCOs, TOCs and the supply chain that serves them.

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Highly experienced in analysing railway supplier contracts. JJR create bespoke insurance programmes without rail exclusions to meet our client’s needs.

Jobson James Rail Hosts Meet the Buyer at RSN 2024

RSN is delighted to announce that JJR will be running their popular Meet the Buyer at RSN 2024 building on their highly successful series of events at sister networking show RIN.

Meet the 2024 Buyers

We are especially pleased to welcome Hitachi and Porterbrook to the panel of buyers this year.

The addition of Meet the Buyer provides a very welcome benefit to our exhibitors, providing direct access to buyers who accept appointments based upon set procurement criteria.

If you have any questions about Meet the Buyer, please contact Antoinette Stevenson Marketing and Events Manager, Jobson James Rail.

Call - 07849 835412 antoinette.stevenson@jjrail.co.uk

The Jobson James Rail – Meet the Buyer is specifically aimed at providing access to New Builders, Tier 1 suppliers, Train Owners, Major Purchasing Organisations and Government Services.

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HÜBNER UK LTD Stand G8

MAKING MOBILITY HAPPEN.

HÜBNER with multiple technology solutions for Railway vehicles, generating benefits to passengers and vehicle performance.

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Theglobal market leader for gangway systems. A system supplier for the mobility field.

As the global market leader for gangway systems and a major supplier of sealing systems with integrated sensors for buses and trains. HÜBNER has been providing innovative products to the transport sector for decades.

The HÜBNER Group employs more than 3,500 people around the world. In addition to the company headquarters in Kassel, Germany, HÜBNER has built up 30 locations around the world in the preceding years and decades.

Why visit our stand?

With a product assembly facility based in Derby combined with service, repair and in-field support for the UK & Ireland, you can discover the additional rail vehicle systems engineered and manufactured by HÜBNER Group, including articulation technology, vehicle stabilisation systems, cab instrumentation, quick change windows and intelligent door seal systems.

Contact us

Website : www.hubner-group.com

Email: zelica.carr@hubner-uk.com

Phone: 01332 447803

AXMINSTER CARPETS Stand C7

Axminster

Carpets incorporates 250 year old craftsmanship intertwined with modern technology, allowing us to offer the highest quality carpet in the market using Axminster wool. Our quality combined with market leading kitting services weaves the way in transportation flooring. Luxury designs should not come at a cost to the client or the environment. Using Axminster means no short-lived designs or additional underlay required. Woven in Devon, England and fitted efficiently to reduce the downtime of your trains.

Why visit our stand?

Our team will be offering the most comfortable consultation area on-site. Samples will be available to feel the quality of Axminster Carpets for yourself. Please contact to book an appointment.

Contact us

Website : https://www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

Email: Transportation@axminster-carpets.co.uk

Phone: 01297 32244

RIN Events our sister show for Rail Infrastructure Networking

Jobson James Rail are the organisers of the popular RIN events

Rail Infrastructure Networking (RIN) events is the only networking event dedicated to the Rail Infrastructure supply chain.

Held annually in Derby, Harrogate and London, RIN events are run by railway people for railway people and provide the opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to:

✔ Meet with Tier 1 and Principal Contractor buyers

✔ Develop rail relationships

✔ Engage with 150+ Infrastructure exhibitors

✔ Network with 1200+ visitors

✔ Collaborate on contracts

✔ Source innovative solutions

✔ Increase brand awareness

✔ Share industry knowledge

✔ Achieve business growth

This popular event is competitively priced to enable rail companies of all budgets to exhibit and benefit from the networking and growth opportunities at RIN, showcasing products and services to a wide visitor audience.

Thursday 12 September 2024, 9:30am13:30pm | Derby Arena, Derby SOLD OUT, free for visitors

Thursday 7th November, 9:30am-14:00pm | The Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, SOLD OUT, free for visitors

Date 6th March 2025, 9:30am-13:30pm | Business Design Centre, Islington £415+VAT for exhibitors, free for visitors

Free to attend, a visit to RIN is easily accommodated in the busiest of schedules.

Tea & coffee are provided through out, along with a hot breakfast roll for the early bird visitors.

For more information visit www.rinevents.co.uk

Book your space and join RIN!

Contact Antoinette Stevenson Sales and Marketing Manager Tel: 07849 835412

Email: antoinette.stevenson@jjrail.co.uk

High performance, low smoke, low toxicity, elastomer components & materials

Extensive range of unique elastomer materials for Surface, Sub-Surface, Tunnel and Rolling Stock applications - all of which are tested & approved to EN45545-2 and many other certifications, inc LUL S1085 compliance.

Naturally, we can also provide many other components & sheetings for applications where conformance to EN 45545-2 is not required.

Department for Business and Trade

Bill Smith is an international trade adviser specialising in advanced manufacturing and rail who supports the Midlands Engine, which is part of the Department of Business and Trade (DBT). He will be in the Meet the Buyer section and appointments can be sought through the Meet the Buyer application process, drop in appointments with Bill are presently available.

DBT is the department for economic growth, supporting businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. It advises, supports and promotes British businesses wanting to grow and export by opening up new markets by removing barriers and striking trade deals, securing global investment from businesses and investors and championing free trade, economic security, and resilient supply chains.

Bill is able to connect delegates with the appropriate services and information that is available through DBT. He can also help in developing an Export Plan, guiding companies through the process as he has many years of exporting experience in rail and other highly regulated industries . See Bill in the Meet

Achieving net zero targets: Orange Train Wash to showcase revolutionary cleaning system at RSN 2024

F ol l owing an exciting year of research and development, Or an ge Train Wash is set for a m uc h -anticipated return to t h e Derby Arena for RSN 2024.

W i t h a revolutionary approach

t o tr ain exterior maintenance c o u p l ed with trailblazing cleanliness standards and ra dical e n vironmental, carbon reduc tio n, i ns ta llation, productivity and costsaving benefits, Orange Train Was h is set to become a disruptor i n t he r ail industry, helping TOCs and d epot managers realise their cos t and carbon saving ambitions.

Game-changing results for water and carbon savings

Saving 98% more water than traditional cleaning systems, Orange Train Wash brings sustainability to the forefront of the train cleaning market. Thanks to its modular nature and innovative plug and play connectivity, installation of the system can be completed in just five days.

Since last year’s demo at R SN, th e O r an g e Tr ain Wash team has been w o r king hard behind the scenes surveying UK rail depots and t r i alling its latest technology in th eir w ashhouses.

Results from the trials have be en impressive, with 16 four-car tra i ns ab l e to be washed at a cost of l es s t han £1 per carriage- an incre dib l e cost saving compared to competitor w as hes

Re cent studies carried out b y t he OTW team have also shown tha t an existing 40-carriage-per-day train w as h system can cost opera to rs u p t o £330,000 annually. With O r an g e Tr ain Wash, those costs c an be sla shed to less than £5,000, a n i nc r edible 98.48% reduction i n c o sts!

A powerful, intelligent clean OTW’s chemical-free solution uses 50º deionised water and powerful air blades and brushes, which push the water back down into the Envirosump water catchment system, ready to be pumped back into each machine for recycling. The filters clean the water at 15 litres per minute back into the larger clean water tank ready for the next clean, with no drainage required.

Its 60 water jets allow for an eightcar train to be cleaned within less than four minutes, and with a minimal footprint either side of the train, it provides huge savings on the civil engineering costs required for other cleaning solutions. The modular system can be moved where it is needed, rather than shunting trains within the depot and cleans trains at a speed of three miles per hour.

The Orange Train Wash system maintains the water temperature at 20º before heating it back to 50º for the next approaching train.

This means that, unlike conventional train washes, winter conditions won’t disrupt train washing programmes.

Featuring easy-to-use reporting software, the system also provides accurate reports of carbon and water savings.

Orange Train Wash’s revolutionary train cleaning system is on a mission to provide the industry with a more sustainable and costeffective way of cleaning trains –with significant interest already from across the world, from the USA to Australia and Saudi Arabia.

Helping train operators achieve their net zero targets

With the rail industry’s Net Zero 2050 targets set to play a huge role in the governance of TOCs in the years ahead, depot managers are now, more than ever, looking at ways to hit their carbon reduction targets, as well as reducing cleaning costs.

With Orange Train Wash’s technology, sensors can provide accurate and real-time data on train cleaning times, water quality and usage, power output and efficiency, it offers TOCs the evidence they need to demonstrate they are meeting their KPIs.

Live demonstrations coming to Derby Arena

At RSN 2024, Orange Train Wash will showcase its 1:10 ratio demonstrator machine, which is a working model of the live system, with all of the working components on display.

Discussing the attendance at RSN 2024, Martin Whitbread, OTW founder, said: “Following an exciting year of research and development, we’re thrilled to be returning to Derby to showcase our demonstrator at RSN 2024. The event will provide the perfect platform for us to demonstrate to TOCs and depot managers how Orange Train Wash can deliver significant carbon and cost savings while helping them meet their KPIs.

maintenance, coupled with incredible water and energy savings, is set to be a game changer for the industry. cleaning on July 4th at RSN 2024.” For more information on Orange Train Wash visit www.orangetrainwash.com

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Discover how you can meet your carbon reduction targets with our revolutionary train cleaning system. Visit our demonstration unit at Stand G4 in the exhibition hall at Derby Arena for RSN 2024, 4th July 2024 to learn more.

Multipulse is established as a key specialist provider of wideranging electronic communication systems, focusing on the ongoing maintenance and supply for the rail and transport sectors. We support programmes such as GSM-R, wi-fi, RETB, energy metering, passenger information systems and remote monitoring controls. We are also able to offer a legacy/ discontinued product service, helping you to find spare parts when you need them. Find us at Stand A8 to discuss your requirements.

Maximise safety, optimise train performance and meet passenger demands with our intelligent train technology.

With more than 60 years’ experience in innovation and over 30,000 cameras in action, we are an established partner to the rail sector.

Our eyeTrain technology includes: Forward facing and rear facing cameras | Track debris cameras | Driver Controlled Operation | Automatic Selective Door Operation | Interior cameras | Pantograph surveillance cameras | Illuminators |

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RSN has donated £500 to Railway Children for our 2024 Event

HMI switches, portable device chargers, carriage interior displays and LED lighting systems for rail.

EAO is one of the world’s leading railway HMI providers. We will be demonstrating the latest phone charging systems and market leading HMI switching products for driver’s cabs and passenger doors. See our new seat reservation and toilet occupancy displays and interior LED lighting solutions at the Rolling Stock Networking show.

EAO’s latest phone and laptop charging systems provide the reliable device charging systems passengers want, through wireless chargers for seatbacks and tables or high power 5V -20V variable output, 60W USB-C sockets.

See the latest Series 57 passenger door and toilet door control panels along with toilet status displays, the new EAO seat reservation display systems and Series 04 driver’s cab switches. Also on show are our energy efficient LED carriage lighting solutions.

Discuss your latest project with our rail experts and help us find the optimum solution for your HMI switching and rail interiors designs.

Come and see us at stand H6!

Contact: James.Bradshaw@eao.com

Phone: 01444 236000 / 07801 689951

E-mail: sales.euk@eao.com Web: eao.com

Seat Reservation Displays HMI Switches for Driver's Cabs

Phone and Laptop Chargers Toilet and Passenger Door Controls

SCHALTBAU STAND L4

Formed in 1929 The Schaltbau Group is a global technology leader providing products and solutions that electrify the world. With our brands Schaltbau and Spii, we have been championing safety on rail for generations.

Guided by our values:

We are committed to excellence through quality products and solutions, a passion for power and how it impacts our future, supporting, consulting, and providing solutions through partnership, and with agility by proactively creating innovative solutions that meet the ever-evolving requirements of tomorrow.

Why visit our stand?

Along with our Brand SPII; Schaltbau are world leaders in rolling stock Electrics and Controls, Visit our stand and see our products and find out about our services.

Contact us

Website: www.schaltbau.com

Email: sales@schaltbau-me.com

Tel: +44 01633 877555

HARTING LTD

MATTEI RAIL & TRANSPORTATION

HARTING

is a leading supplier of rail-approved cabling and connectivity products for the transmission of data, signals and power. In addition, we design and manufacture box builds and bespoke cable assemblies, including intercar jumpers, at our custom-built facility in Northampton.

The HARTING manufacturing facility holds the ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management, the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard and UL certification for Wiring Harnesses ZPFW2 / ZPFW8. We also supply retrofit solutions for the European Train Control System (ETCS) and have a wide range of rail-approved products to support this challenge.

Why visit our stand?

Visit HARTING to discuss products and solutions with our rail market managers. Recent innovations include modular inter-car connections for ease of maintenance and compact connectors for fast data transmission.

Contact us

Website: https://www.harting.com/UK Email: salesuk@harting.co.uk

Ing. Enea Mattei SpA is an Italian company that has been designing and manufacturing air compressors since 1919. The company has continually evolved and is now one of the world’s foremost companies in the compressed air sector and the global leader in the production of rotary vane compressors. Driven by its continual and in-depth research programmes, Mattei’s vision has consistently created innovative and technologically advanced products to better support the needs of the rail and transportation industry.

Why visit our stand?

Mattei will be exhibiting a compact rotary vane compressor, suitable for installation into new or refurbished vehicle applications.

Contact us

Visit: www.matteirail.com

Email: graham.leach@matteigroup.com

Phone: 07976 308067

Infodev EDI is the world’s leader in raw accuracy for automatic passenger counting systems.

INFODEV EDI INC, a Canadian company, has been at the forefront of developing and installing Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) systems since 1993. Our latest innovation combines their proven APC algorithm with advanced AI technology to create an AI-based passenger counting and detection system.

INFODEV’s AI-based APC system achieved over 99.7% accuracy in high-density traffic environments during pilot projects in North America.

Infodev EDI passenger counting equipment is fitted to UK train classes 142, 144, 150, 153, 155, 156, 158, 165, 168, 170, 185, 220, 221, 222, 321, 318, 320, 321, 322, 323, 333, 377, 378, 442 and to HST rakes and to many more vehicles worldwide.

Why visit our stand

Passenger ridership reporting, passenger growth management, revenue protection and our data analysis capabilities.

Contact us

Contact us

Visit: https://www.infodev.ca

Visit: https://www.infodev.ca

Email: klane@on-train.co.uk Our UK Representative Phone: +07527 8117

Email: klane@on-train.co.uk our UK Representative Phone: +44 (0)7527 811700

GIMOTA circular connectors have been specially developed for demanding applications in railway vehicles. They comply with MIL DTL-5015 and are available with threaded or bayonet locking. The vibration resistance in accordance with DIN EN 61373 and the tested protection classes up to IP69 in accordance with DIN EN 60529 and the high fire class make them particularly suitable for the requirements of railway technology.

Modular rectangular connectors from GIMOTA enable flexible connection options for power, signals and data - even under extreme environmental conditions, such as in rail vehicles. rail vehicles. They fulfil the most important railway standards such as R22,R23 / HL1,HL2,HL3 of EN 45545-2, IP65 / IP67 and IP69 (high-pressure cleaning) according to DIN EN 60529 and category 1 grade b shock and vibration test of EN 61373.

The railway-compatible TRAC D-SUB, TRAC F and M12 connectors offer individual and highly efficient data and signal transmission capacities with maximum operational reliability. The TRAC connectors can be individually coded to eliminate errors when plugging in the connectors. The 360° shield connection ensures optimum shield transition from the cable to the conductive surface of the connector.

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