Events and webinars

6 October 2025

We and the University of Huddersfield are hosting workshops on the updated Wheel Tread Damage Management Guide. These sessions offer practical strategies, research insights, and good practice guidance to optimise wheelset life. They’re ideal for vehicle operators, owners, and maintainers.

14 October 14:00

Join the RSSB team, in partnership with Global Railway Review, for an insightful session on navigating the AI revolution. Discover the ways artificial intelligence is being integrated into the rail industry, the challenges and opportunities that come with this technological advancement, and how RSSB is supporting the industry to harness AI-powered solutions that enhance planning, safety, and operational efficiency.

22 October 14:00

Join the RSSB sustainability team to discover how the newly launched Rail Carbon Accounting Framework can help rail overcome the complexities of calculating organisational footprints. In this informative webinar, you’ll learn what the framework is, who should use it, and how it can simplify your work and support sustainable practices across the industry.

13 November 2025

This webinar will explore the risks and prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its impact on rail performance. Experts will highlight the importance of rail organisations proactively managing diabetes within their workforce. They will also introduce a newly developed key performance indicator, designed to help identify and track health trends related to diabetes prevalence in rail workers.

 

 

 

25 November 2025

This webinar will explore some of the most pressing and practical challenges in maintaining safety-critical competence among train drivers. Drawing on operational experience, regulatory requirements, and the changing needs of today’s workforce, experts will cover a range of pertinent topics. These include enhancing train driver route knowledge, mitigating the reduction in contact time, improving the ratio of driver standards managers to train drivers, returning to safety-critical duties after long absence, achieving competence for controllers of safety-critical work, and embedding non-technical skills.

1 December 2025

This webinar will share findings from recent research into how stress is currently being managed across the industry, revealing both good practice and areas for improvement. It will explore how data and evidence can be used to drive meaningful change, embed accountability, and support a healthier, more resilient workforce. Attendees will gain practical strategies, access to existing resources, and a clear understanding of what the industry should be doing to better manage work-related stress.

 

3 December

Join this seminar hosted by RSSB and the Freight Braking and Adhesion Research Group to explore the latest developments in freight braking and adhesion. The event gathers freight stakeholders to share new insights and future directions. Expect a mix of presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities with others dedicated to improving braking performance and tackling adhesion challenges.