The PWI

A big thank you to Jonathan Bray, PWI Vice President of the South East, for his invaluable support in helping bring together our upcoming Water Management on the Railway Seminar. Will you be joining us? This is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across the industry, including speakers from Network Rail, Transport for London, Rail Accident Investigation Branch and many more. View the full programme and book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eEUiuzWE. #PWIWaterManagement

Major Sponsor Spotlight: Pro Rail Services A big thank you to Pro Rail Services for supporting "Water Management on the Railway… What Does it Mean to Me?" as a Major Sponsor. Pro Rail Services is a national railway infrastructure services specialist, delivering innovative and effective solutions across the UK. With over 25 years’ experience, their self-delivery model ensures safety, quality and strong delivery performance. Find out more: www.prorailservices.co.uk. Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/eEUiuzWE. #PWIWaterManagement Charlotte Noades, Adrian Danagher, Liam Tucker, Luke Jones, Marc Minikin, Mindaugas Bajarskis, Poornima Ekanayake

Principal Sponsor Spotlight: KeolisAmey Docklands We're delighted to welcome KeolisAmey Docklands as Principal Sponsor of our upcoming Seminar, "Water Management on the Railway… What Does it Mean to Me?", taking place on 7 May at One Great George Street, London. KAD operates the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) under franchise for Docklands Light Railway Limited, part of Transport for London. Their 865-strong team delivers operations, customer service, engineering and project services across 45 stations, supporting diverse communities and connecting them to the heart of London. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/e7tchiCM Book your place at the seminar: https://lnkd.in/eEUiuzWE #PWIWaterManagement Jonathan Bray

Free Water Seminar ticket when you book!   🌍 Tackling earthworks, drainage and off-track assets head-on.  This course provides an introduction to system engineering and the interfaces between earthworks, drainage, vegetation, boundaries, and the track, and their impact on railway operations, safety, and performance. It also aims to raise awareness of the effects of climate change on the railway. Learn more about the course through insights from Paul Ebbutt and Brian Parkinson, who recently shared their answers to some frequently asked questions: https://lnkd.in/eG5HSBtZ. Don’t miss out - secure your place and claim your free bonus ticket to our Water Seminar the week before: https://lnkd.in/eQpEaXe2.

Tomorrow night, 16th April 2025, I am delighted to welcome Roderick Aitken, Director of Gilmour & Aitken Ltd, to the PWI Glasgow Section to give a presentation on Sustainable Materials - Timber. I know a lot of people who work in Forestry and they are very passionate about the benefits of sustainable timer products and I am looking forward to finding out more about this subject. Meetings are back at Arcadis' offices and online (https://lnkd.in/e6gJhKfb). Attendance is open to all and counts toward CPD. Arcadis Office, 3rd Floor, Aurora Building, 120 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 7JS 1700 for a 1730 start. Meetings generally last until 1900. Hannah P., Greig McMillan, David Lindsay EngTech MPWI, The PWI, Nicola Aitken, Roderick Aitken, Neil Wightman EngTech MPWI, Lynne Garner BEng(Hons) CEng FPWI, Angus MacGregor, Tom Wilson, Chris Doig, Jamie Breckenridge.

Engineering's true power lies in collaborative innovation, where diverse expertise converges to drive meaningful progress. For INWED2025, we celebrate the leadership of women engineers who unite across disciplines, redefine boundaries, and engineer a better future through collective strength. Join us this June 23 to amplify the voices of women shaping our world: https://buff.ly/UNqu8Fq #INWED2025 #WomenInEngineering #EngineeringLeadership #TogetherWeEngineer

Sponsor Spotlight: "Water Management on the Railway… What Does it Mean to Me?" After the success of last week's seminar, we’re excited to keep the momentum flowing! Join us next month as we delve into one of rail’s most vital topics - water management. From too much to too little water, the interaction between railway infrastructure and the water cycle affects every asset group. This Seminar brings together industry experts to explore practical solutions, system-level thinking, and collaborative approaches - with enhanced delegate interaction, facilitated discussions, and live Q&A. Whether you're tackling today's challenges or planning for tomorrow, this event is your chance to share, learn, and lead in sustainable water management. A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Principal Sponsor: KeolisAmey Docklands Major Sponsor: Pro Rail Services Sponsors: Cleshar and Meteor Communications (Europe) Ltd See the full programme and book your place today: https://lnkd.in/eEUiuzWE.

PWI President Mona Sihota, MSc CEng FICE FPWI welcomes delegates to today’s Route to Change Seminar in Manchester, opening the day with a message of collaboration, innovation, and progress across the rail industry. #PWIRouteToChange

Many congratulations to our newest Engineering Technicians! Tom Payne, Charlie Simmons EngTech MPWI, Dominic Taylor EngTech MPWI, Shaun Hawkins, Kane Smith, Matthew Oliver, John Glennon, Mark Attenborough, Tomas Baar, EngTech MPWI, John Cowie, Dominic Lloyd-Buckingham, Connor Hoskins, Caitlyn Smith, Sam Tanner, Adam Williams. Your achievement marks an important step in your professional journey, and we’re delighted you chose to begin this journey with us. Welcome to a growing network of registered engineers who are shaping the future of rail! And, of course, thank you to the sponsors, supporters and workplaces who help our community reach these milestones. To those who would like to learn more about registering as EngTech: https://lnkd.in/ecist4dG. #EngTech #EngineeringTechnicians #ProfessionalRegistration

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in Manchester today and to The University of Manchester for being such wonderful hosts. Your presence, engagement, and support helped make the event a real success. We are especially grateful to our speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for their invaluable contributions and commitment throughout the day. It’s been a pleasure to connect, share ideas, and explore the future together. We look forward to seeing you at our next event, "Water Management on the Railway... What Does it Mean to Me?", which is just around the corner on 7 May! #PWIRouteToChange