Current and Future Trends in UK National and Regional Rail Freight
When: 04 February 2026
In Person - 17: 45 for Registration and Refreshements (Event to start at 18:15) - 19:45
Online- 18:15- 19:15
Where: University of Kent Business School, Sibson building, Parkwood Road, Canterbury
CT2 7PE and Zoom
Speakers:
Julian Worth, Chair CILT Rail Freight Forum
Julian will consider current and future trends in the UK Rail Freight business both nationally and regionally, with particular emphasis on construction materials and to South East England. This will include prospects for international freight through the Channel Tunnel and the ports of Dover, Newhaven and Sheerness.
Julian will also give an update on rail electrification and where it currently stands.
NB Joint Event with University of Kent, Kent Business School Centre for Logistics and Heuristic Optimisation
Booking for Members - Free & Non-Members -£5.00
Competencies:
FM1.1 Freight Transport Operations and Services
FM2.3 Local, National and International Distribution Networks
TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience