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.

(IMechE) October 21, 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.

Programme and registration form:
http://www.imeche.org.uk/conferences...ear=2004&type=

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

Programme and registration form:
http://www.imeche.org.uk/conferences...ear=2004&type=

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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
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