BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Talks.cam//talks.cam.ac.uk// X-WR-CALNAME:Talks.cam BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hector Rail &\; GB Railfreight (GBRf) with John Smith - John Sm ith DTSTART:20180613T193000Z DTEND:20180613T210000Z UID:TALK102715@talks.cam.ac.uk CONTACT:Sebastian Gibson DESCRIPTION:We are joined by John Smith who is one of the most recognisabl e names in the British railway industry. John has recently been appointed CEO of Hector Rail\, a pan European freight operator\, which has recently acquired GB Railfreight (GBRf) from Europorte. John founded GBRf in 1999 a nd has build one of the UK's most successful FOCs\, though he still overse e's GBRf\, he now is challenges to build Hector Rail across Europe\, formi ng new networks and partnerships.\n\nWe shall not only hear about the succ ess of GBRf\, but of the future pan-European adventure now facing John and Hector Rail. \n\nPromises to be a highlight of the academic year and we c ould not be joined by a more suitable speaker for our last event of the ye ar. \n\nMixed audience\, from many different subject areas. All welcomed t o come.\n\n.....................................................\n\nAbout the CURC :\n\nFounded in 1911 from the Cambridge University branch of The Railway Club\, Cambridge University Railway Club (CURC) is the second olde st railway enthusiast club in the world! The CURC arranges an event in Cam bridge most weeks during Full Term\, most often a presentation by an invit ed speaker\, almost always a key professional from the rail industry\, on a specific subject. The club is not just train talk\, but about how the ra ilway works. We have a celebrated history of CURC alumni who now work in t he railway industry\, with some at quite senior levels.\n\nMembership for students costs £10 per year or £25 for life membership. We charge £3 at the door for non-members\, upon your third entry to a talk (first two tal ks are free). So come and try us out for free\, gain exclusive access to k ey railway professionals and depots and you might just want to become a me mber! (We won’t tell anyone you are \;) ) LOCATION:William Thatcher Room\, Fitzwilliam College END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR