CALL FOR PAPERS:
THE STEPHENSON
CONFERENCE
RESEARCH
FOR RAILWAYS.
Railway Division
Call for Papers
Abstracts deadline: 30 April 2014
21–23 April 2015
One Birdcage Walk, London
www.imeche.org/railway/C1408
21–23 APRIL 2015, LONDON
THE STEPHENSON CONFERENCE RESEARCH FOR RAILWAYS.
In 2015 the Railway Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers will host
the inaugural Stephenson Conference, dedicated to railway research. This will
be an international event covering the full range of scientific and engineering
disciplines relevant to railways.
It will bring together researchers and industry experts to present, debate and develop their
work. Peer reviewed research papers will be complemented by practical case studies,
illustrating the value which good rail research can bring to the development of the railway
industry.
The conference takes its name from pioneers George and Robert Stephenson, who cofounded the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 1847 ‘to give impetus to inventions likely
to be useful to the world’ — an aspiration reflected in the conference.
A further objective of the conference is to bring together academic researchers and
industry representatives to develop an improved understanding of their mutual interests.
The Stephenson Conference social programme will provide an opportunity for relaxed and
friendly discussion away from formal presentations.
A special edition of Part F of the Proceedings of the Institution (the Journal of Rail and Rapid
Transport) is planned which will include the best of the scientific papers and case studies
(subject to normal peer review procedures).
The conference themes will include traditional railway themes (vehicles, track, train control
and their interactions) and also topics related to the whole railway system such as customer
benefit, capacity, reliability and sustainability.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Have you been working on an interesting research topic or developing
new technologies? Why not share your knowledge and experience by
presenting a paper?
The first step is to produce an abstract of your proposed paper. This needs to outline
what you will talk about, in no more than 250 words. Your abstract should be written in
English and include your name, paper title and affiliations.
The deadline for abstracts is 30 April 2014
Please submit your abstract at:
www.imeche.org/stephenson/abstractsubmission
21–23 APRIL 2015, LONDON
NEXT STEPS
The Organising Committee will notify authors from those who submitted abstracts by
6 June 2014 and invite them to submit a draft paper of up to 4,000 words.
The deadline for draft papers is 8 September 2014.
All draft papers submitted will be considered and refereed by two independent reviewers;
final acceptance will depend on the content of the final manuscript and receipt by
1 April 2015.
Authors are required to attend the conference to present their work, and enjoy a
substantially reduced registration fee. However the Institution will not be able to
reimburse any travel or accommodation expenses. All accepted papers will be published
electronically and will be available to all conference delegates.
INSTITUTION ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Andrew Broadbent
RSSB
Richard Gostling
Railway Division
Francis How Railway Industry Association
Prof Simon Iwnicki
Huddersfield University
David Rowe
Network Rail
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
OPPORTUNITIES
GET INVOLVED
Attending this event as either an exhibitor or sponsor will give you the opportunity to
display your solutions, services and products to the right people at the right time.
This is an excellent way to enhance your company profile and communicate effectively
to your target audience.
BENEFITS OF SPONSORING
• Showcase new products
• Raise awareness of your operation
• Improve perception of your brand
• Influence other organisations’ spending plans
For sponsorship and exhibition enquiries, please contact our sponsorship team on
+44 (0)20 7973 1309 or email sponsorship@imeche.org
ENQUIRIES
For further information, please contact Marie Connolly on +44 (0)20 7973 1316
or email m_connolly@imeche.org.
Find out more about the event at: www.imeche.org/events/C1408
21–23 APRIL 2015, LONDON
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
C1408: THE STEPHENSON CONFERENCE RESEARCH FOR RAILWAYS.
ONE BIRDCAGE WALK, LONDON SW1H 9JJ
21–23 APRIL 2015
CALL FOR PAPERS
Have you been working on an interesting research topic or developing new
technologies? Why not share your knowledge and experience by presenting a paper?
The first step is to produce an abstract of your proposed paper. This needs to outline what you will
talk about, in no more than 250 words. Your abstract should be written in English and include your
name, paper title and affiliations.
The deadline for abstracts is 30 April 2014
Please submit your abstract to: www.imeche.org/stephenson/abstractsubmission
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ESSENTIAL
MANAGEMENT
SKILLS
FOR ENGINEERS
ANNUAL TECHNICAL
TOUR 2014
NAPLES AND TURIN
THE FUTURE OF RAIL:
YOUNG ENGINEERS
PRESENTATION
COMPETITION
FINAL 2014
Over three days the conference
will improve your ability to manage
yourself, projects and teams as well
as motivate you to take control of
your own development.
www.imeche.org/events/C1394
Beginning in Naples, the Annual
Technical Tour 2014 will focus on
Italian railways: state, local, high speed
and open access operators, as well as
major and specialised manufacturers.
www.imeche.org/events/O1544
If you’re interested in any of these events, please contact
enquiries on +44 (0) 207 973 1258 or eventenquiries@imeche.org
Each year, the Railway Division holds a
competition of technical presentations
open to all young engineers, the final of
which takes place in London.
www.imeche.org/events/L338
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