Railway maintenance and refurbishment are vital activities in the life cycle operation of trains and their systems, impacting on safety, performance and cost.

In the current railway business the change in the structure of the industry and the developments in technology and systems have all influenced how maintenance and refurbishment is specified, planned, executed and delivered.

(PRWEB) September 29, 2004 -- The challenge, within this changing industry framework, is to apply the engineering and commercial principles that drive maintenance and refurbishment decisions so as to produce new and innovative people and technology driven solutions that deliver benefits for train users, operators and owners.

This seminar will cover current developments, initiatives and practices in railway trains and systems maintenance and refurbishment, with particular focus on traction and rolling stock.

Railway Maintenance and Industry Refurbishment - Industry Developments

1-day Seminar

16 November 2004

IMechE Headquarters, London

Specific themes covered by the seminar include:

o Maintenance and the human interface

o Cost effective refurbishment initiatives

o Developments in parts supply and maintenance management systems

o Maintenance strategy and new trains

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