Meet Up: Exploiting Space-based Assets in Rail

The Rail Innovation Group is a non-profit dedicated to building a sustainable rail ecosystem by driving innovation, fostering collaborations, and diversifying the supply chain. We connect start-ups and small digital companies with rail organisations and suppliers, creating growth opportunities and enhancing efficiency. Our initiatives support smaller businesses, enabling them to thrive in the sector without committing significant resources. By championing cutting-edge technologies and advocating for an inclusive supply chain, we help shape the future of rail transport and drive industry progress.

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Space4Rail – Opportunities to use space technologies to support rail infrastructure digitalisation and operations.

PWC, More London

About the EventThis event is aimed at sharing knowledge and identifying further potential use of existing space-based technologies for innovative innovative, sustainable, commercial applications in railways (e.g. to improve infrastructure monitoring, operations and attractiveness of the railway). It is focused on highlighting the opportunities in the Space4Rail call to encourage companies to consider funding and support opportunities available through the European and UK Space Agencies, either directly or in collaborations. The session objective is to encourage companies to engage with key potential railway customers/users and submit proposals through the open call for funding.T﻿he event will be hosted at PWC, More London.A﻿genda14:30-15:30	Arrivals &amp; Introductions to the topic (ESA &amp; UKSA presentation).15:30-16:20	Panel 1: “Exploring the need”: Representatives from rail industry on rail’s needs/trends and opportunities for space technologies. Panel: <ul><li>Network Rail – Gareth Evans, Head of Rail Technology, confirmed.</li><li>HS1 – Scott Durno, Head of Digital &amp; Systems, confirmed.</li><li>Department for Transport – Erick O&#x27;Connor, Telecoms Technical &amp; Commercial Advisor.</li></ul>16:30-17:30	Panel 2: “Exploring available and potential solutions”: Commercial organisations discussing potential solutions and their application.17:30-18:30 	Networking drinks

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