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Trainee Train Driver
£21,775 + excellent benefits
Across the First Capital Connect Network

Revenue Protection Inspector
£24,240
London

Head of Safety (Ref XC0065)
£competitive plus benefits
Birmingham, Cannon House

Utilities and Facilities Manager
£Competitive (dependent on experience)
Birmingham

Rail Terminal – Depot Operations Manager

Barking

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Trains could return to Fawley branch
February 2, 2012

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February 1, 2012

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January 31, 2012

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January 30, 2012

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January 25, 2012

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Events

Mar 2012
20-21

NFC Ticketing Europe 2012 - The Regents Park Marriott, London
Website: www.nfcinsight.com/ticketingeurope/
Tel: +44 (0) 207 375 7513
Email:
david@nfcinsight.com

The organisers say: Your roadmap to develop a profitable, productive & commercially successful NFC ticketing solution in Europe NFC Ticketing Europe 2012 is Europe’s first conference to address the challenges and needs of the NFC ticketing industry. The conference has been created to arm you with everything you need to build those critical relationships with the companies that matter to your business and accelerate the commercial deployment of NFC ticketing.

Mar 2012
27-29

EXPO Ferroviaria - Turin, Italy
Website: expoferroviaria@mackbrooks.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814 400
Email:
www.expoferroviaria.comoviaria@mackbrooks.com+44 (0) 1727 814 401

The organisers say: Leading companies from the railway technology and tunnelling industries have acted early to guarantee their participation in EXPO Ferroviaria 2012 and INTERtunnel 2012, which take place in Turin, Italy, from 27 to 29 March next year

Apr 2012
17-19

GulfRail Dubai - Dubai
Website: www.gulfraildubai.com
Tel: +31 30 698 1800
Email:
gulfrail@railevents.eu

The organisers say: GulfRail 2012 in Dubai is designed to facilitate the establishment of a reliable, effective and frequent (high speed) rail network connecting GCC countries. The event will mainly focus on strategic developments, business opportunities and investment opportunities in intelligent rail systems. For international companies, GulfRail 2012 will be an interesting opportunity to establish their business at these lucrative markets. The accompanying conference will function as a platform for knowledge sharing as well as a network podium with key decision makers of the region.

Apr 2012
17-19

Joint Rail Conference 2012 - Philadelphia, USA
Website: http://www.asmeconferences.org/JRC2012/
Tel:
Email:

The organisers say: JRC 2012 will be the major, multidisciplinary North American railroad conference encompassing all aspects of rail transportation and engineering research. The conference is a co-operative effort of the seven co-sponsoring organizations and will be held April 17-19, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Papers and presentations will address railroad civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering, as well as safety, planning, design, operations, maintenance, and management. The conference theme is Technology to Advance the Future of Rail Transport and will cover freight and passenger rail, encompassing commuter, regional and intercity systems.

Apr 2012
24-25

Rail Technology Conferences 2012 - Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Website: http://www.railtechnologyconferences.com
Tel: 0031 (30) 6981 800
Email:
aduweke@europoint.eu

The organisers say: The lastet edition of the international Rail Technology Conferenceswill feature two interrelated themes: Life Cycle Management on day one and High Frequency Operations on day two. Rail Technology Conferences bring together international industry professionals and scientific expertise to ensure new impulses, and prepare solutions.

Apr 2012
26

Developing High Speed Two - 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ
Website: http://www.imeche.org/events/S1666
Tel:
Email:

The organisers say: The strategies and technologies behind Britain’s new railway

Apr 2012
30-2

RSII 2012 (Rail Safety Seminar) - Orlando, Florida USA
Website: http://rsii2012.com
Tel:
Email:
tom@vehicleandtrack.com

The organisers say: RSII 2012 is an educational rail safety seminar coming to Orlando Florida.

Jul 2012
10-13

UIC Highspeed 2012 - Philadelphia, USA
Website: www.uic-highspeed2012.com
Tel: +31 30 698 1800
Email:
info@uic-highspeed2012.com

The organisers say: The World Congress & Trade Exhibition on High-Speed Rail is the world’s eminent gathering on high speed rail and is expected to attract more than 4,000 attendees from across the globe to exchange views on the development and achievements of high speed rail worldwide. This global event in 2012 will feature international rail experts on transportation policy and technology. It will bring together both the public and private sectors to provide insight and best practices for implementing high speed rail projects at every stage - from planning, financing, and construction, to operations and management. Additionally, the Congress will also feature an exhibit showcasing high-speed rail products and services.

Sep 2012
18-21

InnoTrans 2012 - Berlin
Website:
Tel:
Email:
annika.fila@otsa.net

The organisers say: From 18 to 21 September 2012, the leading international trade fair for transport technology will again point the way forward for the future of mobility. The unique combination of trade fair, convention and exhibits on the outdoor rail display generates an excellent response in the industry and is constantly setting new records.

Mar 2013
19

Rail-Tech Europe - Rail Maintenance Hangar, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Website: www.railtech-europe.com
Tel: +31 30 698 1800
Email:
exhibition@railtech-europe.com

The organisers say: The event will be held for the second time in Amersfoort where we can offer exhibitors real tracks inside and alongside the exhibition halls. Rail-Tech Europe has proven to be a major platform for many stakeholders in the rail industry. Companies such as Vossloh, voestalpine, Eurailscout, Robel Bahnbaumaschinen, Bombardier, Siemens and Alstom have been participating in the latest editions, sometimes in combination with rolling stock or maintenance equipment on the tracks.

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Highlights from the current issue

Rail travel sans frontières
Aaron Gowell wonders why its still so difficult, in this day and age, to book rail journeys seamlessly when passing through several countries

Candid cameras
CCTV used to be well-known for producing grainy images that made it difficult to identify individuals unless they were looking right at the camera. But, with nextgeneration solutions, including HD options, remote monitoring of trains and infrastructure is becoming far more sophisticated, says David Thomasson

Unchaining a low carbon future
Construction projects can have a huge impact on the environment if not managed properly. Michael Rice looks at ways that the rail industry can minimise carbon emissions on infrastructure projects

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