Rail Forum is delighted to announce the line-up for InfraTalk 2025, which features a fantastic selection of table hosts and an opening address by Sam Turner, Chief Financial Officer at East West Rail.
With increasing concerns about project affordability and recent research by the Infrastructure Client Group highlighting that rail projects have cost overruns of 43 percent, the opening address will inspire conversations on exploring the costs driving infrastructure projects, potential solutions, and critically, what we can do as an industry to change the affordability of projects.
InfraTalk 2025 will take place on Thursday 23rd January and will once again be held online using our innovative, virtual networking platform which allows delegates easy access to engage with key representatives from Tier 1’s across procurement, commercial and senior management teams.
The format promises a ‘pure networking’ environment for the railway infrastructure sector. InfraTalk brings clients, collaborators, contractors and supply chain together and focuses on barrier free networking – it’s engaging, immersive and effective.
InfraTalk is fantastic for developing new contacts, nurturing old, finding new opportunities, meeting collaboration partners, exploring new innovations and ideas, engaging with the supply chain, uncovering solutions and gaining industry intelligence.
Laura May, Engagement Manager at Rail Forum, said: “InfraTalk 2025 has a unique format that leads to great conversations. With no PowerPoints and no appointments, the barrier free networking opportunities are unmatched.
“We know the importance that infrastructure colleagues place on this event, and as CP7 slowly heats up, participants will find opportunities to speak with over 30 major project and Tier 1 organisations including a number from the Network Rail family including Innovation, East Midlands, Southern and Design for Reliability, providing ample opportunity to build contacts, knowledge and progress opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there!”
Introducing our event partners, Gripple and TVS Rail Spares
Rail Forum is delighted to announce our second event partner and new Premium member, Gripple, joining TVS Rail Spares.
Martin King, Rail Business Development Manager at Gripple said: “Gripple is proud to support InfraTalk, an essential platform for fostering collaboration and innovation in the UK rail industry. We’re excited to engage with industry leaders and contribute to shaping a stronger, more resilient rail industry.”
Steve Welch, Commercial Manager at TVS Rail Spares said: “TVS Rail Spares is delighted to be an event partner for Rail Forum’s InfraTalk event. It’s a unique occasion in the rail calendar, with huge numbers of infrastructure professionals logging in and joining a priceless morning of networking and discussion.
“We’re especially excited about the key theme of Talking Project Affordability, which is an area that TVS Rail Spares add value for our customers every day.”
InfraTalk line-up
Organisations already confirmed as table hosts are featured below, with more expected!
Register today!
InfraTalk is open to members and non-members. Rail Forum members benefit from free registration and unlimited places. Non-members can register one place for a small charge.
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