In the light of the climate crisis and the target for decarbonisation of the UK rail network by 2040, this event will provide you with the most up to date plans and timelines for getting to net zero in the rail sector. This virtual conference will provide you with the methods and strategies that are helping to make this target become a reality, including the latest electrification plans, finding carbon-free alternatives for freight and the approaches to new infrastructure by major projects.

Highlights of attending:

• Hear the UK’s plans to electrify the rail network and lessons learned from previous electrification challenges.
• Discover best practice in electrification with international examples including insight on how to deliver with cost efficiency
• This is a live, virtual event – opportunities to ask your questions to all the speakers.
• Network and interact with attendees – range of networking options from seeing who is attending to arranging 1:1 and group calls.
• Explore what carbon alternatives exist for freight locomotives and the strategies for developing an overall modal shift from road to rail.
• Receive key insight on the innovative solutions that are helping the rail industry become carbon-free, such as the hydrogen train and solar powered railway lines.
• Learn from different train operators the requirements and solutions for decarbonisation and their sustainable development plans.