Date/Time
Date(s) - 26 November 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Categories
(near Deansgate Metrolink and rail station)
Join us for an insightful CIRO event celebrating the career of Alastair Culff, a distinguished railway professional who has spent decades at the critical junction between train operating companies and Network Rail. This session will explore the unique challenges and achievements of a role that demands both strategic oversight and operational empathy.
Our speaker has been instrumental in translating the needs of train operators into actionable infrastructure plans, ensuring that the voice of the driver is never lost in the complexity of network schemes. From planning and route access negotiations to incident response and performance reviews, their career has been defined by a commitment to collaboration, clarity, and continuity.
Following on from the excellent presentation given to us by Greg Morse, this event will also delve into the importance of corporate knowledge retention in the railway industry. As experienced professionals retire or move on, the risk of losing operational wisdom grows. Our speaker will share lessons learned about preserving institutional memory, mentoring new talent, and embedding driver-centric thinking into long-term planning.
Key Themes:
Whether you’re a seasoned operator, a planner, or new to the industry, this event offers valuable insights into the human and strategic dimensions of railway operations.
POD Sections:
03: Delivering Passenger & Freight Services
04: Managing Safety
05: Delivering Customer Services
06: Operational Planning & Timetabling
07: Train Movement Control Systems
09: Rail Engineering, Maintenance & Renewal Management
10: People & Change
The North West & Wales Area Council look forward to welcoming you to their event which will give members the opportunity to meet area council members and network while enjoying light refreshments before the talk.
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 18:00.
Any questions please contact Liz Walker at events@railwayoperators.co.uk
Bookings are closed for this event.
