RailEI Technical Seminar
RAILWAYS IN IRELAND: Building Resilience in Railway Systems and Infrastructure
The Arts Building: Burke Theatre, Trinity College Dublin
29 October
2026
Members £35/€40
Non-members £57/€65
The Railway Engineering Institution held its first full day technical seminar in Ireland in May 2024 which was a resounding success. We are therefore planning a return visit and our next Seminar will take place in Dublin in October 2026.
Whilst the ambition for rail across the island of Ireland remains buoyant, the need for resiliency within all aspects of the current system is paramount. This Seminar will examine resiliency across all aspects of the operational railway – from the effects of climate change on existing infrastructure through to improved technological innovations helping to provide operational resiliency with ever increasing passenger demand.
You will hear from major stakeholders as they describe current and future plans for increasing the resiliency of the network, with insights into ongoing projects, plant improvements, technology and resources.
This Seminar will include opportunities for delegate interaction and participation, offering facilitated discussions and Q&As.
Ready to be part of the conversation? Book now to advance your knowledge and understanding.
Speakers
Principal Sponsor
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Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group (RSRG) is a global leader in all aspects of the rail industry. RSRG has held the On Track Machine (OTM) Operate + Maintain contract with Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail (IÉ) since 2019 with the current contract due to run up to 2036. With a team of 72 skilled staff based in Kildare, RSRG operates and maintains a fleet of IÉ owned OTMs which includes tampers, regulators, TRVs, a crane and a ballast cleaner. RSRG works in partnership with IÉ to deliver operational shifts 24/7. RSRG’s work helps ensure the track is kept in optimum condition for passenger services.
Major Sponsors
Geobear uses an innovative geopolymer injection method to stabilise rocking slabs and provide support to permanent way, platforms, hardstanding areas, buildings and weighbridge areas that are experiencing unwanted settlement or subsidence movement.
Unlike concrete underpinning, no excavations are involved; there is a minimal requirement for plant and machinery and they can work with limited access. Large areas can be treated at the same time, and work can be programmed within a single possession with the track handed back to the operator in full working order. If possession time is at a premium Geobear can treat smaller areas and you’re safe in the knowledge that a particular section is stabilised and can be handed back for live running within thirty minutes.
Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. They employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work they do. They maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. They also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services.
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Babcock is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives and protect communities. They focus on three highly regulated markets – defence, emergency services and civil nuclear – delivering vital services and managing complex assets in the UK and internationally. They are a trusted partner who understands the key roles that their technology, expertise, infrastructure and assets play in ensuring their customers can deliver.
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For over 50 years, Terram has helped shape rail infrastructure through geosynthetics innovation. From the Selby ECML diversion in 1980 and the Channel Tunnel in 1994 to today’s network upgrades and asset resilience programmes, Terram solutions continue to deliver performance. This enduring presence has made Terram one of the most recognised and trusted names in undertrack geosynthetics.
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