Date/Time
Date(s) - 19 February 2025
6:00 pm

Categories

• Chartered Institution of Railway Operators
• South East

Developing Chiltern Railways

Guest Speakers:

Richard Allan, Managing Director
and
Rianna Stanwell, Programme Director

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Venue: Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

17:30 for a prompt 18:00 start
followed by food and networking nearby

About The Event

Hosted by the CIRO South East Area, join this in person event at Palestra, Blackfriars with guest speakers Richard Allan and Rianna Stanwell who will be presenting on Developing Chiltern Railways.

Managing Director Richard Allan and Programme Director Rianna Stanwell will explain Chiltern Railways’ 2030 vision, which sets out future development plans including a 3-phase plan to modernise and decarbonise what is now the oldest fleet in the industry. Chiltern has recently launched the first of its refurbished class 168 DMU, while the operator is also looking to place its Mark 3 coaches, and the DfT has approved the outline business case for replacement.

The opening in 2025 of East West Rail will see additional services running alongside those operated by Chiltern between Bicester and Oxford, while HS2 is another new line which is changing the landscape and travel patterns, both of which are affecting Chiltern’s routes.

How To Attend

Use the booking form below to reserve your place and click “SEND YOUR BOOKING”

If you’ve never attended a CIRO South East Area event before please email southeast@railwayoperators.co.uk and we will welcome you on the evening.

Any questions? Contact Liz Walker at events@railwayoperators.co.uk

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