Rail Forum and the International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM UK) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Rail Forum’s Vehicle Maintenance event on Thursday 14th November 2024.
IIOM provide a platform across multiple sectors to support the continual improvement in obsolescence management thus enabling key and strategic developments from other sectors in this field to the benefit of the rail sector. Through this partnership, Rail Forum can help our members efforts to mitigate the impact of obsolescence across rail assets and operations by raising IIOM UK profile, sharing relevant information and news, and providing opportunities for members of both organisations to come together.
Manu Grundy, Chief Technical Officer at IIOM UK, said: “IIOM UK is delighted to partner with Rail Forum UK to advance the science and practice of obsolescence management within the rail sector. This strategic partnership strengthens our shared commitment to expanding the obsolescence management network and empowering members with enhanced resources to improve their professional competence. Together, we aim to drive sustainable solutions for the challenges facing today’s rail industry.”
Cat Appleby, Membership & Engagement Director at Rail Forum said: “We are thrilled to sign an MoU with IIOM UK. A formal collaboration will unlock new opportunities, allow us to jointly promote knowledge sharing for obsolescence topics in rail and strengthen maintenance strategies.”
IIOM UK are speaking at Rail Forum’s member-hosted Locomotive Maintenance event on 27 February 2025.
IIOM UK also looks forward to hosting an event on obsolescence in rail in conjunction with Rail Forum on 3rd March 2025.
Pictured L-R: John Dyson – Winslow Adaptics (elected to IIOM UK Council for 2025-2028 term); Dave Brookes – Grinsty Rail and Rail Forum Board Member; Manu Grundy – IIOM UK; Cat Appleby – Rail Forum
