YRP L&SE Young Leaders Development Series – 3rd Session

Young Rail Trips: InnoTrans 2026

Update: Ballot now closed Young Rail Trips returns to Berlin this September for InnoTrans 2026, the world's largest trade fair for transport technology. Held every two years, InnoTrans brings together the international rail industry across rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling, digital technology and public transport. The 2024 exhibition welcomed 2,946 exhibitors from 59 countries and 169,214 trade visitors from 128 countries. This year's exhibition also marks InnoTrans' 30th anniversary. Young Rail Professionals will be taking a group of members to Berlin from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th September for a subsidised Young Rail Trips visit. The trip will start and finish at London Stansted Airport, with a programme built around experiencing InnoTrans and meeting organisations and professionals from across the international rail industry. Exclusive YRP Career Tour The InnoTrans team will host Young Rail Professionals for an exclusive guided career tour during the exhibition. Our group will visit selected exhibitors offering career opportunities, giving members the chance to meet international rail organisations, learn more about their work and hear about the roles and career paths available across the industry. The tour is being arranged specifically for the YRP group and will form part of our wider programme at InnoTrans. Young Generation Stammtisch YRP members will also join the first Young Generation Stammtisch, introduced by InnoTrans as part of its 30th anniversary. The event will bring together young professionals aged 18 to 35 from across the international rail industry, giving our group another opportunity to meet people working in different organisations, disciplines and countries during their time at InnoTrans. About Young Rail Trips Young Rail Trips gives YRP members opportunities they would not normally be able to access on their own. Trips combine technical and industry visits with the chance to experience different railway networks alongside other early-career professionals from across the UK and Ireland. Previous international visits have included Japan, the Netherlands and Berlin for InnoTrans. Each itinerary is built around learning from operators, infrastructure managers, suppliers and other organisations and seeing how different railways approach challenges shared across the industry. Young Rail Trips is supported by CIRO | Chartered Institution of Railway Operators. Their sponsorship helps us continue developing the programme and making international learning opportunities more accessible to YRP members. Thank you to CIRO for supporting Young Rail Trips and to the InnoTrans team for welcoming YRP back to Berlin and arranging these additional opportunities for our group.

BeEnspired with YRP East Midlands: Depot Safety Awareness

BeEnspired with YRP East Midlands: Depot Safety Awareness #BeEnspired is back for another year with a great series of events coming up across the end of 2026 and into 2027. The first of these events is a close look at depot safety awareness ran by Simon Maltby of AtkinsRéalis. Join other YRP members in an interactive talk about what goes on at a rolling stock depot and what to look out for should you find yourself on site. Simon will be touching on the hazards found on site and the control measures in place to keep everyone safe along with typical depot protections and procedures. Following this talk you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities for employees working under a client’s safe system of work but the main goal is to get you thinking about the risks so you don’t inadvertently compromise your safety. This will be a great opportunity for new and old YRP members to not only update your knowledge on safe depot practices ready for getting out their yourself, but it will also be a perfect opportunity to network with other YRP members from across the industry. Lunch will be provided! Let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Location: AtkinsRéalis, 4 Roundhouse Road, Derby, DE24 8JE Date: 23rd September Time: 11:30 – 13:00 Get your tickets before they are gone! As always, a massive thanks to the team at Enspired Consulting for putting together so many great events for YRP East Midlands.

YRP West Midlands September Social!

Please join us on Thursday 24th September from 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM at Gas Street Social, located canal-side by The Mailbox Birmingham, for an evening of networking, conversation, and great company. Each month, as a region, we host a social to connect with fellow young rail professionals, expand your network, and catch up with colleagues from across the industry in an informal setting. With many graduate schemes, apprenticeships, and year-in-industry placements beginning throughout September, we're expecting to welcome plenty of new faces to the rail industry and the YRP community. Whether you're just starting your career, building your network, or looking to reconnect with familiar faces, we'd love for you to join us. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Georgia Haslam (georgia.haslam@youngrailpro.com).

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YRP Cymru Wales - Roxy Lanes Social

Come and join YRP Cymru Wales for our Roxy Lanes social during the evening of Friday 25th September. Enjoy an evening of jovial competition with other rail industry professionals in the centre of Cardiff! Each ticket includes bowling and a free drink, bowling is worth £12 per person so our event ticket price of £8.50 is excellent value, plus we will also have access to 20% off food and drink for the evening! Socials are a great way to meet fellow colleagues from across the sector, from various companies and disciplines, learning more about the rail industry while also developing your network. This event sold out on our last visit in 2024, so be quick and grab your ticket today! The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street, 8mins walk away from Roxy Lanes, while Cardiff Central station is 13min walk. Please be at the venue for 6.15pm. For more information, please contact wales@youngrailpro.com

YRP Cymru Wales - October Social

Save the date for YRP Cymru Wales' October social - full details to follow shortly.

YRP Western Flight Club (Darts)

Are you a young rail industry professional in the South West who is eager to network and meet likeminded people in the industry? Come and join YRP Western for an informal social evening at Flight Club in Bristol for a 90 minute session of social darts. This will be a great opportunity to meet other young professionals in the rail industry in the Western region to enable you to develop contacts and perhaps make some new friends too. Networking at our events can provide you with a suitable environment to enhance your #railcareerdevelopment, learn more about the railway including its associated companies, departments and projects whilst also developing your network. If this sounds of interest to you come and join us! Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 Time: 7:30pm –9pm with the opportunity to stay on for drinks Venue: Flight Club Bristol, 41 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HT Tickets are subsidised at just £6 per person #youngrailprofessionals #YRP #FutureofRail

YRP Scotland: Heritage Event Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Join YRP Scotland for their Heritage Event at the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway on Wednesday 28th October! 🚂 YRP Scotland is delighted to invite you to a hands-on heritage experience at the historic Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway. Spend the day alongside passionate volunteers, gaining unique insight into the day-to-day operations involved in maintaining and running a heritage railway. Whether you're interested in rail, engineering, or simply want to try something new, this promises to be an engaging and rewarding experience. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday 28th October ⏰ Meeting Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Meeting Point: Glasgow Queen Street Station 🚉 Location: Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway What to Expect: 🔧 Hands-on activities 👷 Behind-the-scenes insight into railway operations 🤝 Work alongside experienced volunteers Additional Information: 🦺 PPE is mandatory on site 🥪 Lunch will be provided for all attendees This promises to be an action-packed and memorable day — don’t miss out! We look forward to welcoming you. If you require any further information please contact: cara.mcgrath@siemens.com

YRP Cymru Wales - Politics in Rail

YRP Politics in Rail series returns in autumn 2026 and YRP Cymru Wales plan to host an event in the evening of Thursday 19th November with an interesting panel of guest speakers. There will be a post discussion social event too, an evening not to be missed! Full details to follow.