Rail Infrastructure Management in a Changing Climate

RIMC Launch Webinar | Sept 2026

This webinar will explore how climate change is reshaping the planning, design, monitoring, maintenance and operation of rail infrastructure. The session will bring together perspectives from infrastructure owners, operators, regulators, academia and industry to discuss current challenges, emerging risks and opportunities for innovation across the sector.

Potential discussion themes include:

● Flooding and drainage resilience

● Earthworks and geotechnical resilience

● Heat impacts on track and infrastructure

● Vegetation and biodiversity management

● Remote monitoring and digital technologies

● Asset management under increasing climate uncertainty

● Prioritising investment for long-term resilience

Confirmed speakers:

1. Ian Brookes, Chief Track & Civils Engineer - Network Rail

2. Roberto Palacin, Professor of Transport Futures - Newcastle University (DARe co-director)