Industry leaders gather for UK rail roundtable

At Zelra we’re starting conversations that help to shape the rail future of rail.

The UK Rail Roundtable that we hosted in London brought industry leaders together for an open discussion on the evolution of Driving Advice Systems (DAS), Connected Driving Advice Systems (C-DAS), the European Train Control System (ETCS), and the power of big data within rail operations.

The conversations from this event are driving the next generation of rail innovation. Some of the key talking points from a fascinating day included:

Lessons from SNCF: understanding how global rail leaders approach digital transformation and what the UK can learn from their journey.

The role of ETCS: the future of rail depends on integrated, real-time decision-making with C-DAS acting as a key enabler alongside ETCS.

The power of big data: the industry is collecting vast amounts of operational data, but how do we turn it into actionable insights to improve punctuality, energy efficiency, and network performance?

C-DAS and the evolution of DAS: moving from advisory to mission-critical systems that optimise train movements, reduce energy consumption, and improve right-time running.

Industry-wide collaboration: a successful digital railway requires alignment between operators, infrastructure managers, and technology providers to create a seamless, efficient future.

The UK Rail Roundtable was also an ideal opportunity to reveal that Michael Zink had been appointed as Zelra’s new Managing Director.

Michael is a proven, high-profile industry executive who has displayed his strategic leadership skills during a decade of successful rail-specific roles. He will guide Zelra as we continue our steady, sustainable growth in Europe, Australia, and beyond.

If you’re passionate about digital rail transformation and want to be part of the discussion, let’s connect. Reach out to join our next roundtable!