Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2020

Welcome to the annual Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference 2020. The dynamic programme is set to provoke industry-wide discussion and interaction amongst the diversity of attending parties. The on-site exhibition will enable interaction with top suppliers to provide fire safety solutions to ultimately maximise safety on rolling stock.

• Delving into this paper from the point of view of rolling stock manufacturers
• Identifying what is holding back Composites from greater utilisation
• Assessing customers nervous behaviour in working with fire-resistant composites to determine ways to be more efficient
• Examining different methods used in testing for applying flame retardants and finding what may be more effective
• Exploring the array of thermoset resins and evaluating their offerings

• Presenting a legislative perspective on evacuation standards of rolling stock
• Uncovering approaches to complying with evacuation standard practice
• Clarity on the UK position on EU fire protection standards and how this might change further
• Delving into the European standards setting – detailing what you need to know to stay compliant

• Focus on fire resistant composite laminates of different resins and fibre types developed within the Mat4Rail project
• Exploring the fire performance including EN 45545-2 classification of the composites
• Detailing the mechanical properties of the composites, including fatigue properties

The perfect chance to network and meet your peers. In this session, delegates will all be assigned a number and tasked to find 3 other numbers in the room, ask them their name and top challenge and reason for attending the conference. The delegate who completes this the fastest will win prize.

The exhibition will connect peers and providers whilst showcasing the latest safety solutions to facilitate fire protection on rolling stock and address challenges.

• Examining materials and components available in the market in order to avoid being overrated
• Exploring how to navigate the relationship with suppliers to improve the level of disclosure on compliant parts
• Understanding what needs to be requested in the process to ensure fire protection
• Determining how to modify parts of older trains to be in line with newer train models

• How do you ensure your fire detection system is catering for all scenarios, providing the right information in the drivers’ cabin?
• Determining how sophisticated systems can work with the human interface
• Dealing with issues in software delaying introduction to service or pick-ups in the service
• Balancing the amount of information given to rail drivers in emergencies in order to work effectively without panicking

• Providing real life examples of passenger reactions and considering the importance of human behaviour in fire incidences
• Highlighting the strengths and shortcoming of the driver in handling panic among passengers
• Exploring how to control the train evacuation process during fire and other emergency scenarios using tried and tested processes

• Identifying best practice in essential collaboration between project management, planners and depots in the fire protection of rolling stock
• Determining the importance of a strong signal connection on rolling stock and the enhancing of greater fire protection of rolling stock.
• Reviewing the similarities and differences in fire protection various departments face
• Establishing an interconnectedness between the fire brigade, the operation centre of the railways and the fire detecting systems between rolling stock, stations, tunnels and other railway buildings

• Presenting ways assured products can be fitted to trains, integrate and work appropriately
• Emphasising the importance of planning in change control in order to remain compliant.
• Exploring difficulties with altering the configuration of Rolling Stock which has been approved
• Understanding the impact of standardisation when managing Change Control

Welcome to the annual Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference 2020. The dynamic programme this year is set to provoke industry-wide discussion and interaction amongst the diversity of attending parties. The on-site exhibition will enable interaction with top suppliers to provide fire safety solutions to ultimately maximise safety on rolling stock.

Interactive roundtable sessions offer a unique opportunity to come together with your peers to share best practice and develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry as a whole. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others.

Each roundtable session lasts for 45 minutes, and delegates may attend up to 2 roundtables

The exhibition will connect peers and providers whilst showcasing the latest safety solutions to facilitate fire protection on rolling stock and address challenges.

• RAMS concept for railways
• Safety Management Systems
• Purpose of applying the Common Safety Method (CSM)
• Linking the RAMS standards to the TSI in the field of fire safety

• Investigating the issues caused by differing ways of reporting fire incident data globally
• Exploring how often fires incidences occur and when they actually get recorded
• Pinpointing the classifications of a large fire in order to rationalise incident software which will assist in improving fire safety
• Determining the requirements for a standard format of reporting, to draw out effective analysis of fire incidences

• Providing latest updates to fire standards (especially EN and NFPA)
• Comparisons of the requirements found in different standards, how these affect design and implications on safety
• Exploring the similarities to increase efficiency in the design and manufacture of components
• Comparisons of Megawatts and Megaduals to understand the difference and what that means for differing regulations

• Analysing the European standards for rolling stock in order to stay compliant
• Exploring the need to formulate it differently and adhered to fire standards
• Determining what level of information do you need and by when?

• Delving into the current processes in place to keep 25 million passengers’ safe daily
• Considering how to safely operate power carts used to serve food on Indian railways
• Explore the biggest issues with non-air conditioned carriages and the potential risks associated
• Recognising common mistakes made in fire safety to avoid risky incidences and ensure future successes

• Understanding the importance of the stabling area to ensure exit access is always available and upholding fire safety procedures
• Outlining the process of cleaning and servicing trains at depots in order to avoid refurbishments and additional costs
• Determining how to efficiently manage the maintenance costs of stable rolling stock
• Detailing issues with site availability and potential compromises made whilst trying to reduce contamination

• Highlighting the intricate designs considered for underground metro systems to determine most appropriate metro tunnel size for evacuation
• Side exit vs End exit: Evacuation best practices
• Reviewing the constraints in accessibility for those with disabilities during evacuation
• Factoring in the influence of the human factor in emergency evacuation situations