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The Digital Future – a live debate on the role of digital technology in rail transport.

Sponsored by Siemens Mobility, this event will take place on Wednesday 9 September from12: – 13:00.

Listen to key speakers discuss some of the key issues facing the rail industry and join in the interactive debate.

Streamed live from London’s Tower Bridge Studio, this broadcast will feature the following speakers:

  • David Horne | CEO – Virgin Trains East Coast
  • Wim Fabries | Programme Director – ERTMS, Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment, Netherlands
  • Jerry England | Group Director – Digital Railway, Network Rail
  • Dr Jochen Eickholt | CEO – Siemens Mobility

 

The event will be moderated by Chris Jackson, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Gazette Group

The issues to be discussed are:

  • What can digital technology offer in the search additional capacity as the demand for rail transport continues to increase? What is the role of communications-based train control and driver advisory systems?
  • How might advanced train planning and traffic management systems help to improve operational performance and reliability?
  • What degree of automation might be appropriate for main line railways, and what lessons can be gained from experience in the metro sector? Will ERTMS and CBTC converge in the next generation of train control systems?
  • Where does the digital revolution open up opportunities to improve passenger information, journey planning and smart ticketing? How can railways meet customer demands to be constantly connected through Wi-Fi on trains, or the real-time tracking of freight consignments?
  • What are the benefits of real-time monitoring and automation in the inspection and maintenance processes, for both trains and infrastructure?
  • How will the introduction of advanced technology impact on safety? What are the human factors affecting drivers and train crew, or other staff?
  • Can the railway sector attract and retain the skilled staff needed to develop, operate and maintain advanced technologies in the face of competition from other industries?

If you are interested in joining the debate then register here to listen to the presentations live and share the debate.