Call-for-Papers:
Deadline = 14 December 2026
Railway Engineering-2027
8th - 10th June 2027
Venue: The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE)
22-26 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 2PQ
UK
18th International Conference & Exhibition
Overall Theme:
"Future Proofing Railways - managing Ageing Track, Infrastructure & Bridges"
Overall Theme
"Future Proofing Railways - managing Ageing Track, Infrastructure & Bridges"
Detailed Themes
#1: Climate Change Issues
Drainage
Flood mitigation
Rail buckling
Long term planning for climate change
#2: Permanent Way: Ballast & Slab Track
Track design innovation
High Speed Rail
New materials
Track monitoring innovation
#3: Operation & Signalling
Maximising capacity & profitability
Reliability and Risk Analysis
New technology in Signalling
#4: Railway Structures:
Railway Bridges
Post tensioned railway bridges
Bridge and retaining wall scour
Masonry Bridges & Structures
Detailed Themes
#5: Earthworks & Drainage
Embankments & Cuttings
Failure due to surface and fluvial flooding
Failure due to adjacent river flow
#6 Track systems
Ballast & Slab Track
Sleepers and Ties
Switches and Crossings
#7 Light Rail
Rolling stock solutions
Embedded track systems
Electrification systems
#8 Electrification and OLE
Effect of weather on catenaries and OLE
#9: AI & ML applications
AI & ML applications to rail alignment, sleepers & ties, overhead line equipment (OLE).
AI & ML applications to detect trends in track and structure deterioration
Photo gallery
Inspiration
Be inspired by Industry and University research Speakers from 20+ countries
Networking
Unique opportunities, each day, to mingle one-to-one with Experts, Specifiers & Track Engineers from 20+ countries
Innovation
Speak one-to-one with Innovators from 20+ countries
About
Established in 1998 - this 18th International Conference & Exhibition is a key bi-ennial Meeting Point for the exchange of the latest ideas and Engineering Practices in Railway Engineering.
Railway Infrastructure Engineers & Companies showcase their solutions to individual problems, which stimulate discussion at the many networking opportunities.
The Collegiate atmosphere for the Networking Events starts with the Day-0 evening Ice Breaker & Malt Whisky Tasting (inc soft drinks) with BBQ style food.
Days 1-3 Networking includes: Registration Coffee/Tea; hot fork buffet lunch; afternoon tea/coffee.
Additionally on Day-1 there is an evening Civic Reception & Awards Ceremony with canapes & drinks hosted by the Lord Provost - in the City Chambers
On Day-2 there is an Optional Conference Banquet at The Royal Scots Club, Abercromby Place.
3+
Days of Conference & Exhibition
70+
Expert Speakers
150+
Clients, Delegates & Specifiers in Podium Sessions & at the Exhibition
Keynote Speakers - to be announced
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