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Industry Innovation & Adoption
Industry innovation and adoption means developing, testing and bringing new technologies and ways of working into use across the UK railway. It is about turning ideas into proven solutions that improve safety, reliability and efficiency, while reducing costs and emissions.
Rail Forum helps members connect their ideas and expertise with industry needs through events, knowledge sharing and collaboration. Working with Innovate UK Business Growth and through ERCI, we help members access specialist advice, find potential partners and showcase innovations, while exploring customer requirements, testing and commercial application.
Digital, Data & AI
Digital, data and AI means using connected systems, information and artificial intelligence to improve how the UK railway is planned, operated and maintained. From digital signalling and automation tointelligent asset management, these technologies offer opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and the customer experience.
At Rail Forum, we bring members together through events, practical workshops and roundtables to explore opportunities in digital, data and AI. We also highlight specialist events, including The Rise of IoT, AI and Data in Rail, connecting members with relevant insights and industry expertise.
Emerging & Future Technologies
Emerging and future technologies means looking beyond today’s solutions to developments in traction, automation, monitoring and connectivity that could shape the UK railway. The focus is on understanding their potential and ensuring long-life trains and infrastructure can adapt as technology evolves.
At Rail Forum, we help members explore future technologies through industry events, knowledge sharing and connections with potential collaborators. Our ERCI membership also gives members access to innovation webinars, where they can discover emerging solutions and present their own technologies to a European rail audience.
