Date/Time
Date(s) - 21 January 2026
5:00 pm
Categories
(near Deansgate Metrolink and railway station)
CIRO North West and Wales invites members and industry professionals to a timely professional development event featuring Richard Hines, HM Chief Inspector of Railways / Director of Railway Safety.
This presentation will provide a clear overview of the role of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and its Inspectors in regulating railway safety across Great Britain. It will also explore how the ORR’s role is expected to develop as the industry transitions towards Great British Railways (GBR), and what this means in practice for infrastructure owners, operators, and delivery teams.
The session will conclude with a review of recent railway incidents, highlighting key lessons learned and the current priorities and focus areas for inspectors.
POD Sections:
04: Managing Safety
The North West & Wales Area Council look forward to welcoming you to their event in Manchester and enjoying light refreshments before the talk, and there will be the opportunity to join the speaker and members of the Area Council Members for some networking after the event.
To reserve your place in Manchester, use the booking form below and click “SEND YOUR BOOKING”
For those of you unable to join in-person, the main presentation will be available via Teams at 17:30.
Any questions please contact Liz Walker at events@railwayoperators.co.uk
