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Innovation – Is innovation a market failure in the rail sector?

This event brings together innovators (entrepreneurs), funders, and clients to examine why innovation so often struggles to scale in rail. The discussion will focus on what needs to change to move innovation from pilot to deployment, and how we ensure new ideas reach the end user and deliver real benefit to customers and the communities we serve.

Date: TBC

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Venue: TBC

What you’ll take away:

  • Perspectives from innovators, funders and clients on where innovation stalls
  • Insight into the commercial, cultural and structural barriers to adoption
  • Practical actions to help innovation move beyond pilots and deliver real benefits to end users

Register Your Interest
To express your interest, please complete the booking registration form. SWiFT events are Members only, should you wish to join, please complete the Membership application form here.

Dietary Requirements
Most dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten/dairy/nut-free options will be catered for. Please notify our waiting staff of your specific dietary needs upon arrival. While we strive to cater to all dietary preferences and allergies, we cannot guarantee that our food will be completely free of allergens. We appreciate your understanding.

Sponsored by Network Rail and Newsom Consulting.

Booking

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Event Date

Thu, 4th Jun 2026

Event sponsors

  • Network Rail
  • Newsom Consulting
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