November's Light Rail members Interest Group will be held on November 24, from 10:00 am at Arup's Offices, One Centenary Way, Paradise, Birmingham, 

Please note this venue is nut-free as there is a colleague with a severe air-borne nut allergy

Speakers:

• Robert Davies, Director - Global Rolling Stock Leader, Arup 

• James Hammet, UK Tram

• Angus Brummitt-Brown, Senior Project Manager, Very Light Rail, Coventry City Council

• Colin Rowcliffe, Operations Director, Siemens Mobility 
  Talk Topic: Why is Light Rail Important in the UK?

• James Hill, Urban Transit Director, Egis

• Tom Maplethorpe, Alliance Director, Midland Metro Alliance
  Talk Topic: An update on the Midland Metro Alliance programme with a focus on heritage considerations

• James Hammett, MD, UK Tram

Agenda:

10:00 – 10:30 - Arrival and Coffee
10:30 – 10:35 - Introduction 
10:35 – 11:00 - Robert Davies, Director, Rail Systems & Rolling Stock, Arup (Hosts)
11:00 – 11:25 - James Hammet, UK Tram
11:25 – 11:50 - James Hill, Urban Transit Director, Egis
11:50 – 12:15 -Tom Maplethorpe, Alliance Director, Midland Metro Alliance 
12:15 – 13:00 - Networking Lunch – Kindly provided by Arup;
13:00 – 13:05 - Martin Little,RIA,  Midlands and Eastern;
13:05 – 13:30 - Angus Brummitt-Brown, Senior Project Manager, Coventry City Council 
13:30 – 13:55 - Colin Rowcliffe, Operations Director, Siemens Mobility
13:55 – 14:00 - Wrap-up and Close
14:00 – 14:30 - Networking

*To all attendees, please note this venue is nut-free as there is a colleague with a severe air-borne nut allergy.

About RIA Member Interest Groups

Member Interest Groups (MIGs) are specialist events run by RIA) to support our members' diverse interests across the rail sector.

Focusing on key areas such as rolling stock, signalling, electrification, environment and sustainability, data and AI, and much more, MIGs provide a platform for learning, discussion, and knowledge-sharing. These half-day, members-only events are hosted across the UK within RIA’s Nations & Regions network, giving members the opportunity to connect on topics essential to their business.

Each MIG features expert speakers from leading organisations, including Network Rail Routes & Regions, Train Operating Companies, Devolved Authorities, Local Transport Bodies, and Major Rail Projects, as well as from the supply chain—from Tier 1 suppliers to SMEs.

Members may also host these events, showcasing their facilities and capabilities to the RIA community.

MIGs address crucial topics, including regulatory updates, standards, new practices, and innovative technologies that impact our members’ operations. However, the primary purpose of MIGs is networking: they are an invaluable chance for members to build connections, share insights, and strengthen collaborations within the rail industry.