Rail Turnouts 2027
Consolidating and sharing the technical knowledge for rail turnouts
17 August 2027 | Rydges Newcastle
CO-LOCATED WITH Rail Freight Conference
Join us in August 2027 in Newcastle for the second East Coast Rail Turnouts Workshop - an intensive one-day event featuring fundamental technical knowledge from a diverse range of experts working across the rail turnouts industry.
The 2027 Rail Turnouts workshop focuses on the transfer of industry knowledge and technical expertise through shared learnings, practical applications of specialist case studies, and an overview of current trends and emerging technologies.
The workshop is tailored to those looking for a detailed guide, or fresh perspectives on the rail turnouts challenges of track construction, signalling of turnouts, maintenance and management. Experts within the industry will explore innovative solutions to the real challenges faced and work towards industry solutions.
MODULES & TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED:
- Module 1: Fundamentals + Introductory Case Study
- Module 2: Standards
- Module 3: Design and Engineering
- Module 4: Maintenance
- Module 5: Signalling
- Module 6: Manufacturing and assembly
- Module 7: Practical problem-solving
- Module 8: R&D and training
Rail Freight
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Rail Freight 2027 will explore how the rail freight industry is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Bringing together industry leaders, operators, policymakers, and innovators, join us to explore how rail freight can capitalize on growing demand to shape a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient future for freight transportation.
Why attend this crucial industry workshop?
The industry’s construction boom has highlighted the demand for specialist rail skills. One of the key challenges relating to rail turnouts is the declining knowledge base and this workshop offers the opportunity to build on this knowledge for the future while refreshing skills with an update on the new products, solutions and innovations related to rail turnouts.
This workshop represents the industry’s chance to:
- Consolidate the existing knowledge base
- Pass first-hand the knowledge to those coming into the industry
- Retain industry expertise in a form that ensures it is easily passed on in the future

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