TransCityRail South 2027
TransCityRail South 2027 - the southern edition of the TransCityRail series of rail industry networking events - takes place on Thursday 2 September 2027 at The Kia Oval, Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SS, United Kingdom. The series is run by Cognitive Media Group and connects rail suppliers, contractors and SMEs with Network Rail and Great British Railways (GBR) buyers across four regional editions: Scotland (20 May 2027), Midlands (15 July 2027), South (2 September 2027) and North (4 November 2027).
Agenda and running order:
- 08:00 - 09:15 Registration, breakfast, networking and exhibition
- 09:25 - 09:27 Welcome address
- 09:27 - 15:31 Main stage sessions, strategic partner and thought leadership panels
- 15:36 - 16:21 Post-conference drinks reception
- 18:30 - 19:30 Networking drinks reception
- 19:40 - 00:15 Dinner, after party and networking
Key themes for the 2027 programme: the transition to Great British Railways and unified track-and-train accountability; the Southern Integrated Delivery (SID) model for capital renewals on the Southern region, including collaborative procurement and early contractor involvement; digital signalling and network modernisation, including ETCS rollout and cab fitment; climate resilience and asset protection on vulnerable coastal routes and clay-belt embankments; upgrading high-footfall urban stations for future capacity, accessibility and passenger flow; traction decarbonisation and third-rail optimisation; freight in the South; and upskilling the supply chain.
Who should attend: infrastructure clients, train operating leaders, Tier 1 partners, digital signalling specialists, geotechnical and civil engineers, SMEs and regional transport authorities shaping Southern rail.
Delegate passes (conference, conference and dinner, and dinner) are available through the official site. Event enquiries: [email protected], operations 0330 043 4164.
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
London - The Kia Oval, England, United Kingdom