Railway Gazette Interactive Webinars
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The latest addition to our portfolio of business information channels for the world's railways, our webinar debates are streamed live via the internet from the London Stock Exchange. Panellists from across the industry address topical subjects during a 1 h discussion, while registered viewers can submit questions and comments in real time using our unique wavecast facility.
Anyone who missed the live broadcast can still watch the debate OnDemand and read the comments, whilst registered users can return at any time. All of our previous broadcasts are listed below.
Register for our next live and interactive debate:
Wednesday March 21 2012
Sponsored by Bentley Systems
Railway Gazette Interactive Webinar
Wednesday March 21 2012,
15.00-16.00 (GMT)
Register for free to take part in our third interactive debate, streamed live from the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday March 21 at 15.00 (GMT).
With railways around the world facing a growing challenge to recruit and train new employees our next unique webinar will address the following key issues:
- How do we make a career in the railway industry attractive to young people, given the strong competition from other sectors?
- Is there a shortage of suitable people to draw on? Are we facing a demographic crisis as older employees retire?
- In a high-tech industry, how much engineering knowledge do front line operators need to have? Do the suppliers and designers need to understand how the technology is used in practice?
- How do we provide cross-industry experience in a vertically separated railway structure?
- What are the key drivers for investment in training, and are these different for train operators, maintenance companies and suppliers?
- Should training be provided in house or outsourced? What are the benefits of different models?
- How do we record and track skills and qualifications as people move around the industry? Is there a need for international cross-recognition?
Expert Panellists:
Gil Howarth, CEO, National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering
Paul Cooper, Chairman, Young Rail Professionals
Stefan von Mach, Technical University of Berlin
Stephen Jolley, Senior Director, Bentley Systems and Director of Crossrail Construction BIM Academy
Chris Jackson, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Gazette International
Register now to take part in our interactive debate, streamed live from the London Stock Exchange, watch the live broadcast and pose your own questions.
Wednesday November 2 2011
Growth and the Capacity Challenge 2011
Sponsored by Bentley Systems
With demand for passenger and freight movement by rail projected to rise significantly over the coming 20 years, infrastructure managers and train operators across Europe are facing the challenge of squeezing extra capacity from busy networks and building new lines despite financial constraints.
Our high-level speakers addressed the challenge of accommodating more and longer trains, fitting more trains onto existing routes, improving load factors, managing infrastructure assets and maintenance to improve reliability and the choice between building new lines and enhancing existing routes.
Panellists:
Elaine Holt, Chairman, East Coast Main Line Company Ltd
Lord Berkeley, Chairman, Rail Freight Group
William Barter, Institution of Railway Operators
Ted Stephens, Rail & Transit Solutions Executive, Bentley Systems
Chris Jackson, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Gazette International
Wednesday June 8 2011
High Speed in the UK: Making the Case
Sponsored by Bombardier Transportation
With the UK government embarked on an extensive programme of public consultation for the proposed High Speed 2 between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, Railway Gazette International hosted a live debate to discuss the prospects for high speed rail development in the UK.
The four guest panellists contributed a range of opinions, experience and insight to a wide-ranging discussion. Jim Steer from lobby group Greengauge21 outlined the potential benefits of both the UK government's proposed High Speed 2 project and a wider national network, whilst Jerry Marshall, Chairman of AGHAST, a federation of campaign groups opposed to HS2, raised concerns about the viability of a business case based on very long term assumptions and questioned whether further upgrading of conventional routes would suffice.
Anton Valk, Chief Executive of Dutch-owned train operator Abellio, offered an international overview of high speed rail experience, and Colin Walton, UK Chairman of Bombardier Transportation, outlined the importance of strategic investment in rail to the future of the supply industry.