Digital Decade for Rail Summit

Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) is the voice of the transport technology industry. ITS UK provides a national platform to support the roll out of technology for a cleaner, safer and more effective transport network, both at home and abroad. We support our 150+ members – from both the private and public sector, and covering all sizes and disciplines – through advocacy to policy makers, connecting people and organisations, promoting the industry overseas and supporting innovation across the intelligent transport ecosystem.Find out more here

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Join ITS UK and RIA to explore how we get our railway ready for the digital age.

The Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill

UK rail has long been a pioneer for new technologies and innovations. Yet, as the world enters a new age of digital connectivity, data and AI, it is vital that rail is able to keep up with emerging technological trends. Whether in the areas of digital signalling, data and AI or smart ticketing and retail, there is much more that can be done to ensure rail is fit for the future.

With Control Period 7 beginning and a General Election in 2024, now is the time to get started. The next decade will be pivotal - rail will need to focus on how it can make better use of data and AI, switch to digital signalling systems and deliver a modern fares system, in order to ensure the network is future ready. The coming ten years should be a 'Digital Decade for Rail'.

The Digital Decade for Rail Summit is a new event organised jointly by the Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, and Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the industry association for transport technology. It will seek to provide industry with views from leading decision makers in the rail sector and to gather industry views in order to kick-start the ‘Digital Decade for Rail’ campaign, a new initiative to promote a digital future for UK rail.

The Summit will take place on Wednesday 27 September from 10am to 3pm at the Derby Museum of Making. The day will cover three key themes: 1. Digital Signalling 2. Data &amp; AI and 3. Smart ticketing and RetailThe first half of the Summit will involve a number of keynotes from decision makers in the sector, such as Network Rail, GBRTT and Transport for London. Then, the second half will involve a workshop to gather insights from attendees for the new campaign - 'The Digital Decade for Rail'.J﻿oin us for what is set to be a key event for the UK rail sector, to kick-off the Digital Decade for Rail.

<h1></h1><h1>A﻿genda</h1>10.00	Doors OpenTeas, coffees and refreshments served. Networking.10.30	Welcome from ITS UK and RIA10.40	Keynote 1: Digital Signalling<ul><li>Toufic Machnouk, Director, Industry Partnership for Digital Railway, Network Rail Lessons from East Coast Digital Programme </li></ul>11.00	Keynote 2: Smart ticketing and Retail <ul><li>Megan Spencer-Rigby, PAYG Director, Great British Railways</li></ul>11.20	Keynote 3: Data &amp; AI<ul><li>Lauren Sager Weinstein, Chief Data Officer, Transport for London </li></ul>11.40	Break12:00	Panel 1: The Industry Response<ul><li>Andy Willetts, Principal Consultant, Digital Strategy Realisation, Amey Consulting</li><li>Matthew Peake, Director of UK Policy and Government Relations, Trainline</li><li>Neil Shah, IT &amp; Digital Director, Arriva UK Trains</li><li>Martin Howell, Director of Transport Markets, Worldline UK&I</li><li>Professor Clive Roberts, Director of Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education, University of Birmingham</li></ul>12.50	Overview of Breakout Sessions13:00	Lunch &amp; Networking13:45	Breakout Sessions , covering:<ul><li>Digital Signalling Workshop: How can the UK fill the backlog of signalling renewals set out in the Long Term Deployment Plan?</li><li>Data and AI Workshop: How the rail network can make better use of data and AI to enhance passenger experience and improve freight services?	</li><li>Smart ticketing and Retail Workshop: How can the UK deliver a smart ticketing system with more pay as you go ticketing, fares reform and account-based ticketing?</li></ul>14:15	Breakout Sessions 2, covering:<ul><li>Digital Signalling Workshop: How can the UK fill the backlog of signalling renewals set out in the Long Term Deployment Plan?</li><li>Data and AI Workshop: How the rail network can make better use of data and AI to enhance passenger experience and improve freight services?	</li><li>Smart ticketing and Retail Workshop: How can the UK deliver a smart ticketing system with more pay as you go ticketing, fares reform and account-based ticketing?</li></ul>14.45	Reporting Back &amp; Concluding Remarks.15:00	Event Ends

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