International Railway Journal - August 2007 - (Page 43a)

www.theiet.org/railwaylecture The Institution of Engineering and Technology Railway Network Annual Lecture and Dinner The Knowledge Network London’s Capacity Challenge Thursday, 11 October 2007, Savoy Place, London, UK Each year the Institution of Engineering and Technology runs a series of lectures presented by senior ﬁgures from industry, academia and government in conjunction with its technical and regional interest groups. As part of this, the Railway Network is very pleased to announce that their annual lecture will be given by Ian Brown, Managing Director of Transport for London’s (TFL) London Rail Directorate. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ian Brown Managing Director of Transport for London’s Rail Directorate London is facing a population and employment increase of nearly 1 million over the next few decades. With capacity on the National Rail network already seeming to be at its limit, what can be done? How can London’s National Rail Network move many more people in the time available, whilst providing a passenger experience that makes rail travel the ﬁrst preference of commuters? What can we learn from the rail networks serving other great cities around the world? There are opportunities for making better use of the capacity we have available and opportunities for creating new capacity. Rail is crucial to London and the UK’s expanding economy: it presents the best chance for handling climate change whilst allowing the economy to grow and people to commute. The choices the railway industry makes now will determine the future. Sponsored by www.savoyplace.co.uk Held in the Institution's Riverside Room with spectacular views over the River Thames, the social setting of the dinner oﬀers a great networking opportunity, giving you the chance to meet with top directors in the ﬁeld, up and coming graduates and like-minded professionals. Key ﬁgures from the industry and the IET’s Railway Network will be present, so secure yourself a place with the very people who will building the future of our railways. Make the most of your attendance at this event. We have a number of sponsorship opportunities to raise your organisation’s proﬁle within the industry. For more information and to register your interest in sponsorship opportunities please contact Victoria Snelling: vsnelling@theiet.org Supported by http://www.theiet.org/railwaylecture http://www.savoyplace.co.uk

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Contents This month News Market News Transit News News Analysis Voith Goes For Maxima Impact First Gauge-Changeable Loco Under Test Power Surge China Feels the Need For Speed A Firm Foundation For Chinese High-Speed Testing Times on the Betuwe Route Tough Tests For Mass Transit Software A Measure of Success Rendezvous Full Contact List Advertisers Index The Last Word

International Railway Journal - August 2007

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