12.10.12
Dinner at the Roundhouse resounding success
Last night saw the annual black tie dinner held at the famous Derby Roundhouse, where industry professionals came together to share their successes and forge new connections.
Held by Mainspring and headline sponsors Garrandale, the event was attended by hundreds of operators, manufacturers and suppliers from around the industry.
Keynote addresses were given by the Hon Anna Walker, chair of the ORR and Professor Richard Parry-Jones, chairman of Network Rail.
Walker sought to give a positive speech on safety on the railways, urging the industry to look confidently towards the future. She said: “If we can collectively work better together, we can move forwards to a new era for the British railways.”
A four-course meal was followed by a set from comedian Ardal O’Hanlon, best known for his role as Father Dougal McGuire, and networking into the early hours.
Dinner at the Roundhouse also supports the charity Railway Children, which provides support for street children around the world.
The event is back next year on October 10: For more information and to book your place, contact Roy Rowlands on 0161 833 6320 or [email protected]
For a full report on the night, see the Oct/Nov edition of Rail Technology Magazine.
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