Events and webinars

1 July 2026

Fire incidents on the railway are rare but can have serious consequences. We need to better understand fire risk and how to manage it. The UK Rail Fire Forum 2026 brings together industry experts to share insights, discuss best practice, and address emerging risks.

Come to this in person forum to hear about the latest updates on fire statistics, fire regulations, changing risk profiles, and new traction technologies. Connect with peers from across the rail community for a day of networking, collaboration, and learning.

Please contact the events team, and quote the event title to be added to the waiting list: events@rssb.co.uk

9 July 2026

Join RSSB’s Safety, Operations and Risk conference, now in its 6th year, gathering industry leaders to discuss the key challenges facing the industry. The extensive programme covers three streams of content and is designed for delegates to build their own bespoke agenda covering a wide range of topics.

15 July 2026

This webinar explores the ‘Safe Vehicle’ element of the Safe System. It highlights how vehicle condition, maintenance, and compliance are critical to reducing road risk and mitigating collision impacts. Delivered by RSSB in collaboration with experts from DVSA, TyreSafe, and Essex Police, the session shares practical insights into vehicle roadworthiness, common defects, and real-world enforcement trends. Join for actionable guidance on pre-use checks, tyre safety, and how to ensure vehicles are compliant, fit for purpose, and support safer operations across your organisation.

13 October 2026

The Non-Technical Skills (NTS) Conference brings together rail professionals to explore advanced, practical approaches to embedding non technical skills across safety critical and operational roles. Featuring the latest research, industry collaboration and real world case studies, the event focuses on mature NTS integration within competence management. Designed for those leading or delivering NTS in operations, HR, training, competence, safety and assurance, it offers proven methods, practical resources, emerging best practice, and valuable networking. Delegates will gain insights to strengthen training, assessment, and recruitment, ensuring NTS becomes part of everyday practice.

Please contact the events team, and quote the event title to be added to the waiting list: events@rssb.co.uk