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Lecture

RCEA Annual conference: environmental challenges for major transport infrastructure projects

Event organised by Railway Civil Engineers' Association

Date
25 April 2024
Time

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Overview

The RCEA is delighted to host three talks on the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (often referred to as capital carbon), adapting infrastructure to our changing climate and improving biodiversity when building new infrastructure. Our speakers represent three of our biggest client organisations, Network Rail, Transport for London and the Department for Transport, together with specialist consultancy Expedition Engineering. 

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Railway Civil Engineers Association

Railway Civil Engineers Association

The RCEA advances professional development and knowledge in railway engineering, including main lines, metros, and light rail.

Programme

14:00 - 14:05

Introduction and Welcome

14:05 - 14:30

Transport for London's Approach to Decarbonising Infrastructure - Jane Wright, TFL

14:30 - 14:45

Audience Q&A

14:45 - 15:10

The Green Construction Board's Low Carbon Concrete Routemap - Dr. Peter Winslow

15:10 - 15:25

Audience Q&A

15:25 - 15:40

Break

15:40 - 16:05

Joining up Decarbonisation, Climate Adaptation and Biodiversity in Transport Infrastructure - Dr. Tom McLenachan

16:05 - 16:20

Audience Q&A

16:20 - 16:30

Round Up

16:30

Meeting Closed

Speakers

Stephen McCormick

Stephen McCormick

Network Rail

principal engineer (buildings and civils),

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Stephen McCormick

Previously a director of specialist railway engineering consultancy Rosburne Limited, Stephen is currently a Principle Engineer for Network Rail's Trans-Pennine route upgrade, a transformative, multi-billion pound railway programme that will better connect passengers in the north between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.

Dr Peter Winslow

Dr Peter Winslow

Expedition Engineering

director

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Dr Peter Winslow

An ICE Fellow and Chartered Structural Engineer, Dr Pete Winslow is co-leader of Expedition Engineering’s strategic engineering team. He works with its large infrastructure clients, advising them on to tackle systemic challenges. 
 
Low-carbon concrete is one of Winslow’s special interests. He is a leading member of the UK Lower Carbon Concrete Group, helping to shape UK strategy through his work on publications including its 2022 Low Carbon Concrete Routemap. 

Winslow is also co-leader of the Infrastructure Client Group’s Concrete Decarbonisation Accelerator programme and a special adviser to the Department for Transport / High Speed 2 initiative for calcined clay transformation. 

His roles in other industry groups include chairing the Institution of Structural Engineering’s research panel and sitting on the sustainable steels committee of the UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels.

For more information please contact:

Annabelle Molina