Transport Design International

Our Group Commercial Director, Darren Smith had a fantastic day at the launch of Rail Campus Derby last week, alongside Elaine Clark OBE.   "It was a pleasure to meet the Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh MP and explain how TDI's Very Light Rail solutions can provide affordable rail transport for lower density rural and suburban areas. We discussed TDI's Greenway Initiative, an exciting new social enterprise model that brings together public ownership with private investment to enable the re-opening of disused rail lines. These routes can connect local commuters to mainline services, supporting economic growth and local opportunities in the area."   If you are a local authority that hasn't already met with Darren and are looking to improve your local integrated transport solutions, please contact Darren today.   #VeryLightRail #Greenwayinitiative #RailForum #DfT #Lightweightthinking Rail Forum Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom

Our Group Commercial Director, Darren Smith had a very insightful and productive day in the Midlands today with Rail Forum.

Nicola Islef, Head of Marketing & Communications at Transport Design International said: “TDI is Rail Forum’s 2024-2025 Manufacturing Partner and we are delighted to be working together to promote the capabilities of UK Rail Manufacturing. At TDI, we are committed to driving lightweight innovation within the rail sector and creating opportunities for local and national suppliers. “This brochure is an important tool for UK manufacturers and suppliers to collaborate and support each other in rail projects, both nationally and globally. TDI is committed to expanding and enhancing our regional and national manufacturing presence, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Rail Forum on this significant project.”

"Had an amazing time at the Rail Forum conference in Doncaster yesterday! 🚆✨ It was a fantastic event organized by the incredible Rail Forum team. Huge congratulations to Transport Design Internationals very own Geoff Newman and everyone else who delivered such inspiring presentations and panel discussions. 🗣️👏 I was particularly interested in the international trade discussion chaired by Lucy Prior MBE MSc , where we heard some fantastic insights from Simon Burke at the Department for Business and Trade. As an export champion for the DBT myself, I can only echo his comments on the amazing support they offer at both regional and international levels. 🌍🤝 A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand! We look forward to connecting with you post-event and strengthening our relationships. 😊 #RailForum #Conference #Doncaster #verylightrail #VLR #InternationalTrade #DBT #ExportChampion"

What a great day with industry colleagues at the Rail Forum Annual Conference.    Congratulations to our very own Geoff Newman for his inspiring keynote speech on UK rail manufacturing. A clear message about the importance of embracing innovation and working together across the rail industry to support UK manufacturing and drive economic growth.  We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to speak to us at the TDI stand. With a focus on manufacturing and SME collaboration throughout the day, we were delighted to see the genuine interest in Revolution Very Light Rail and our UK manufacturing programme. For those who missed us today and would like to discuss supplier opportunities with TDI, please do get in touch. To learn more about Very Light Rail visit our website https://lnkd.in/dQyU2Ev

Time! There is never enough and that was the case with our manufacturing panel at today's conference which I had the pleasure to chair. So I wanted to provide my conclusion and extend my thanks again. We want the rail industry to make better use of UK manufacturing and I hope that got folks thinking about how they can do that. Some comments from my panel: *Manufacturing is the backbone of the country. *Use the opportunity to be responsible (recognizing manufacturers must deliver) *Early engaging with UK manufacturers will deliver a better product and using their experience and expertise of making, will help you make it better * Bigger picture ...not just wider economic impact, also consider whole project costs (reducing installation costs can make a positive impact) *Challenge yourself...could you source from UK, could you source with 30 miles? And of course please use our fabulous new UK Manufacturing Brochure, launched today (out to the world tomorrow) and brought to life by our Manufacturing Steering Group! Sincere thanks for our panel, Joanne Farms of Hydram Engineering - Sheet Metal Fabrications , Geoff Newman of Transport Design International , Steve Barbour of Composite Braiding Ltd and John Pearce of Made in Britain - official

Thank you to Rail Forum for facilitating a fantastic session. Take a look at their Manufacturing Brochure in the link below:

Come and meet us at Stand 23 in the Manufacturing zone this morning at Rail Forum's Annual Conference. Geoff Newman, Chief Operating Officer, Nicola Islef, Head of Marketing and Communications and Sam Sharp, Commercial International Director are excited to speak with you! #Rail #VeryLightRail

Meet our Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Newman tomorrow at Rail Forum's Annual Conference 2024. Geoff is looking forward to presenting the keynote speech in the 'Celebrating Manufacturing; Generating Wealth for UK PLC' session at 12pm tomorrow. As well as, joining the following panel discussion alongside panelists: Steve Barbour, Joanne Farms, John Pearce and Catherine Appleby at 12.15pm

The last few days at the SARA Rail Conference have been busy for our International Commercial Director, Sam Sharp. It has been a wonderful time meeting everyone and discussing in detail about VLR and how Transport Design International can support the operators and railway stakeholders in Africa. Come and meet Sam on Booth 67, British Commission Pavilion, Sandton Convention Centre, Hall 1 and learn more about award-winning Revolution VLR. #VeryLightRail #SARARail2024 #Africa #RailInnovation #lightweightThinking #InnovationThatMovesPeople #RailEvent #InternationalRail #UKRail #Manufacturing