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Why Attend?

Building on over 20 years of success, the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference brings together key global rolling stock operators and manufacturers along with leading component and material suppliers for 2 days of shared insight across the biggest challenges and opportunities in the sector.

Explore both technical and strategic innovations impacting the rolling stock industry and will explore what more can be done to improve day-to-day processes and maintenance under the current standards.

Join regulatory experts, fire safety engineers, and maintenance and technology leaders from the leading rolling stock owners, operators, authorities, and stakeholders.

Network with your colleagues, peers and potential partners to discuss and collaborate upon the latest innovations within the industry.

Experience engaging and innovative presentations, panel discussions, roundtables, Q&As and case studies delivered by industry leaders.

Build the future of the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock industry.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2027?

150+

Attendees

15+

Exhibitors to meet each year

20+

Speakers

70%

Attendees at Director+ level
150+

Attendees

15+

Exhibitors to meet each year
20+

Speakers

70%

Attendees at Director+ level

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Fire Protection and Rolling Stock 2026 highlights

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Aero-X AG is the main European importer of various innovative fire protection products. These products enable us to design and implement an innovative, effective, expedient, economical and environmentally friendly fire protection solution for you and your infrastructure.

Aero-X AG represents, among others:

• Stat-X aerosol extinguishing systems

• Protectowire® Linear Heat Detector

• Protec® fire detection and fire stations

Aero-X AG integrates these and other innovative fire protection products in customized fire protection systems. Based on these products Aero-X AG develops more products, systems and solutions to protect your infrastructure.

Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - www.aero-x.ch/en

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Anamet Europe B.V. is a leading specialist in flexible conduit systems, headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. For over 75 years, the company has provided high-quality conduits, fittings, and hoses that protect electrical cables and facilitate fluid and gas transport across industries such as railway, energy, automotive, and defence.

Known for its Anaconda brand, Anamet Europe delivers durable, flexible, and reliable solutions that meet international standards, including ISO 9001:2015 certification. The company focuses on innovation, ensuring optimal mechanical protection for critical applications.

At the 22nd Annual Fire Protection of Rolling Stock Conference, Anamet Europe will showcase its latest advancements in flexible conduit technology, emphasizing safety and performance in the railway sector. With a strong commitment to quality and engineering expertise, Anamet Europe remains a trusted partner for fire protection and cable management solutions in rolling stock applications.

Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - www.anamet.nl

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firefighting is responsibility

We are a leading international manufacturer of firefighting systems with high-pressure water mist.

We provide high-quality firefighting systems and turn-key solutions for planners, manufacturers and operators of buildings, machines and plants. The individual analysis of customer applications allows us to provide competent advice and cost-optimised solutions.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.aquasys.at

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Go Together with Consilium for a Safer Journey

Consilium supplies fire detection and protection systems to all different segments in the rolling stock, from ultra-high speed trains to trams and locomotives. In our portfolio we also deliver fire protections systems to trucks and buses. We aim to lead the development for our customer’s best interest and also focusing on innovation, we have therefore developed a first class system that is SIL 2 and RAMS approved – Superior Rolling Stock safety solutions.

Consilium today protects over 16 000 train cars– around the world 24/7/365

Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - www.consiliumsafety.com

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Unique Fire Protection Systems. Diehl sets new standards.
For two decades, Diehl Aviation has been developing integrative fire protection solutions for rail transport that ensure both fast and automatic fire detection and safe firefighting.
The synergies from aviation are great: for example, a current standard that prescribes high robustness against false alarms on board aircraft can also be used in railroads. In addition to state-of-the-art fire detection and extinguishing technology, the product portfolio also includes complete system integration in rail vehicles. The development of sensors and software is also carried out 100 percent in-house. In addition, Diehl Aviation’s rail experts work together with TÜV to ensure all necessary safety approvals for the systems.
In the rail sector, customers from Diehl Aviation includes the leading manufacturers of rail vehicles, such as Alstom, Siemens, CAF and Talgo, as well as global rail transport companies.
Diehl Aviation is the only company that serves the entire value chain from development to production and service. Thus, the aviation specialist is also an indispensable partner for the latest generation of fire protection systems for rail customers.

Benefits for Customers:
• 100% in-house development means 100% flexibility for every train
• Design-friendly detectors that we can make almost invisible
• False Alarm 0%
• System integration for firefighting and other systems possible

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More than 40 years experience endorse us in the design and development of safe fire detection and extinguishing solutions. Triple E has been focused on rail industry since 90’s, offering to market tailored solutions to fill Operator needs and demands to be compliance with regulation and certifications. Triple E design and manufacture control modules and create best in class software. In Triple E we crate solutions with cutting edge technology: SIL 2 and cybersecurity fully integrated into train ecosystem.

We integrate all detection and extinguishing methods, adapting them to the global system. Triple E offer turn key project and our technicians offer full end to end support: Engineering, supply, integration, commissioning, post sales.

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FinnProfiles specializes in the design and manufacture of unique profile solutions for companies that value superior quality and project expertise. FinnProfiles also manufactures flat gaskets, molded EPDM and silicone parts. All products are custom-made and designed precisely to fit the purpose of the specified application.

Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - www.finnprofiles.com

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Fir.Ex. s.r.l. was founded in 1996.

Operating for 25 years in the fire prevention through the construction of extinguishing systems based on potassium carbonate, believing in the innovation as basis of the safety research process and as creation of value.

The result of this innovation process, aimed at producing aerosol generators with a cutting-edge design, in 2021 Fire Kloud was born, a complete, modular and flexible range of compact and robust generators, capable of combining extinguishing effectiveness with operating efficiency and able to adapt to different applications.

Fire Kloud generators quality and durability is proven by the UNI 11565 certification for the transport sector and the prestigious SIL certificate from TÜV Austria. These guarantee the highest technological standards and operational longevity

Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.firekloud.it/

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FOGTEC is the leading provider of fire protection solutions for rolling stock and tunnel applications. FOGTEC’s special trained engineers provide services from consultancy to turn key solution supply for almost any rail vehicle or type of tunnel. FOGTEC’s high reputation in both markets is not only reflected by the well known names of its partners and customers but also by the involvement in major research projects. For further information please note our homepage:www.fogtec-international.com

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.fogtec-international.com

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With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The Adhesive Technologies business unit is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair care in many markets around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal year 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.5 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.6 billion euros.

Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear  sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 48,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.”

 

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.henkel.com

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ISE is a midsize Italian company specialized in engineering & manufacturing of high-end systems and software for rolling stock.
During the last 18 years ISE has developed a comprehensive approach to fire safety on board of rolling stock, based on an intrinsically fail-safe modular product architecture, which can easily fit any kind of vehicle.
Thanks to its specific commitment and to an exclusive need for advanced fire protection solutions created by the unique frame of regulations in Italy, the Company has quickly developed the largest portfolio of custom projects homologated according to SIL2 level of safety integrity and to the Italian fire code UNI 11565, known for being one of the most advanced in the world.
ISE will be a Spotlight sponsor of the 2024 edition of FPRS to present its integrated approach to Rail Fire Protection, including at one time fire detection, safe alarm routing and management of fire reaction strategies within a seamless and wholly integrated product platform for rolling stock.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.ise-srl.eu

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Company Website

To learn more, please visit our website - https://kuhnodice.com/

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SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, and agri-nutrients.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.sabic.com

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Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of complete FST systems for EN45545-2 HL2/3. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for the rail market. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide. Scott Bader is committed to expanding its global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on its reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.scottbader.com/

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SEMA Systems is an Italian tech company that designs and manufactures Active Fire Safety Systems, including both Detection (both aspiration and point type) and Suppression (watermist, aerosols, gas). Systems are built purposely for Railways and Metro and aim to minimize false alarms, cabling and maintenance costs. Customers include: Hitachi, Alstom, Titagarh Firema, Trenitalia, SBB, Stadler, TUA and BEML among others.

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SHD Composites manufactures advanced tooling and component prepreg materials for the Rail market.

Suitable for press, oven or autoclave curing, our prepreg systems are supplied on a range of reinforcements to match your application requirements. Working to an average of 2-weeks lead time, we supply high quality, high performance materials globally.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.shdcomposites.com

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Troman Industries is advancing fire safety in public transportation with Trident™, an integrated thermal detection, notification, and suppression platform designed to help protect transit vehicles, passengers, and operators from fire-related risks.

As transit fleets increasingly adopt battery-electric technologies, Troman is addressing the growing challenges of thermal runaway, lithium-ion battery fires, and other vehicle fire hazards. Trident combines advanced thermal monitoring, intelligent detection, real-time alerts, and targeted suppression technologies to help operators identify potential threats earlier and respond before incidents escalate.

Working with leading technology partners, Troman brings together proven innovations in a comprehensive, adaptable solution for buses and coaches across multiple propulsion platforms.
Driven by continuous research, real-world testing, and collaboration with the global transit industry, Troman is committed to improving fleet safety, reducing operational risks, and protecting critical transportation assets.
Trident™ by Troman Industries. Identify. Notify. Nullify.™
That bus doesn’t have to burn.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.tromanindustries.com/

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Established some 35 years ago, Ultra Fog is a leading manufacturer of high-pressure water mist fire suppression systems. Under new ownership since 2010, Ultra Fog has invested significant resources in its product development and now offers a comprehensive range of approved fire suppression solutions.

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WAGNER is a family owned company which is more than 15 years successfully active in the field of fire protection solutions for trains. With its unique portfolio of approved products and system solutions WAGNER has become one of the worldwide leading providers of fire protection solutions for railway vehicles. The portfolio comprises smoke detection systems, water mist fire fighting systems as well as gaseous extinguishing systems. Prestige objects among others are: ICx Deutsche Bahn AG, Transrapid Shanghai, Caltrain US, Metro of Munich, ÖBB railjet, Velaro RUS, Desiro Sotchi, Velaro Eurostar, Double-Deck Regional Trains for TrenItalia and Ferrovia Nord or Metro of Glasgow. WAGNER has tested a fire protection system in a real train according the latest ARGE directives under operational conditions, witnessed by TUV South Rail. WAGNER is a certified manufacturer and designer of fire protection products for rail applications. Thanks to its participation in national and international associations, WAGNER uses this experience to contribute to the creation of new standards and guidelines. WAGNER complies with all relevant standards and has all approvals such as TUV South, Rail System Approval and specific approvals for Italy, Russia etc. The global network of WAGNER companies and partners all over the word allows to be close to our customers and a high level of localisation of the products.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.wagner-rail.com

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Innovative fire protection products for railway vehicles

Railway vehicles are subject to stringent fire protection requirements, in order to ensure the safety and evacuation of people in the railway event of a fire. ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN GmbH has offered innovative fire protection systems for this application for more than 35 years. The Company specialises in the areas of cable, pipe and mixed penetration seals, as well as fire protection joint seals that are already being used in many national and international railway traffic projects.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.z-z.de/

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    Agenda

    • 23 Feb 2027
    • 24 Feb 2027
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    Streams

    Stream one

    Stream A: Fire protection, suppression and safety systems

    Stream two

    Stream B: Rail interiors, materials and passenger-focused design

    11:10 AM

    The operator brief for next-generation rail interiors

    What operators need from interiors across safety, accessibility, durability, cleaning and maintenance.

    • Turning passenger and operational needs into measurable requirements
    • Avoiding design decisions that create maintenance or compliance problems
    • Building whole-life value into procurement

    11:30 AM

    Fire-retardant resins and composites: choosing the right system for rail interiors

    A technical comparison of material systems for components that must balance FST performance, processing and mechanical requirements.

    • Phenolic, FR-epoxy and emerging bio-based resin systems
    • Smoke, toxicity, heat release, cure time and production efficiency
    • Selecting materials for repeatable industrial manufacture

    Senior Representative, Walter Mader Group

    11:45 AM

    Lightweight sandwich panels without safety compromise

    Combining skins, cores, adhesives and finishes to meet structural, acoustic, thermal and fire requirements.

    • FR foams, honeycombs and bonded assemblies
    • Preventing hidden fire paths and failure at interfaces
    • Testing the complete assembly rather than isolated materials

    Senior Representative, Finnprofiles

    12 PM

    Modular interiors for faster refurbishment and longer fleet life

    How adaptable architectures can support changing capacity, accessibility and passenger needs.

    • Designing components for removal, repair and reconfiguration
    • Managing interfaces, fixings and fire barriers
    • Reducing downtime and waste during mid-life upgrades

    Senior Representative, SHD Composites

    12:15 PM

    Comfort, capacity and fire safety in long-distance and sleeper interiors

    Operator Case Study

    An operator’s experience of designing premium, long-dwell interiors where passengers sleep, eat and stay on board for many hours.

    • Specifying berths, bedding, textiles and catering areas against FST requirements
    • Designing cabins that support privacy as well as rapid detection and evacuation
    • Lessons from passenger feedback and early service operation

    12:40 PM

    Lunch and networking

    1:30 PM

    Smart surfaces and durable finishes for high-use rail environments

    Evaluating coatings, laminates, textiles and finishes against cleaning, wear and fire-performance requirements.

    • Balancing hygiene, chemical resistance and passenger experience
    • Understanding ageing and maintenance effects on fire performance
    • Specifying evidence that reflects real service conditions

    1:50 PM

    Targeted interiors solution

    Innovation Spotlight

    Senior Representative, KunhOdice

    2:20 PM

    What will define a successful rail interior in the next decade?

    Panel Discussion

    How operators and suppliers can reconcile safety, accessibility, circularity, durability and design ambition.

    • Where the hardest trade-offs sit
    • What operators will expect suppliers to evidence
    • Which material and manufacturing innovations are ready to scale

    3 PM

    Afternoon refreshments and networking

    8:50 AM

    Chair’s opening remarks

    Chair TBC

    9 AM

    Opening Keynote: What operators need from the next generation of fire-safe rolling stock

    An operator-led assessment of the risks, evidence and supplier capabilities that matter across new-build, refurbishment and fleet operation.

    • Where current systems and materials are failing to meet operational needs
    • How operators are balancing compliance, maintainability, availability and cost
    • What suppliers must demonstrate to move from trial to fleet adoption

    9:20 AM

    Learning from incidents: turning fire investigations into safer vehicle design and operation

    How evidence from real events can improve design assumptions, emergency planning and whole-life risk management.

    • Translating incident findings into engineering and operating requirements
    • Identifying gaps between test performance and in-service conditions
    • Sharing lessons across operators, OEMs, authorities and the supply chain

    Speaker TBC, Consilium

    9:50 AM

    Specifying fire safety and interiors together on a new fleet

    Operator Case Study

    How one operator brought fire engineering, interior design and maintenance teams into the same procurement, and what it changed in the vehicles delivered.

    • Writing fire-safety and interior requirements as one coherent specification
    • Working with the OEM and supply chain to resolve conflicts before type testing
    • What the operator would do differently on its next procurement

    10:10 AM

    Designing and validating protection for the highest-risk operating environments

    Engineering fire protection for tunnels, sleeper vehicles, unattended operation and other demanding applications.

    • Selecting appropriate detection, containment and suppression strategies
    • Designing for evacuation time and limited intervention
    • Demonstrating performance beyond minimum compliance

    Speaker TBC, Aero-X

    11:10 AM

    From standard to approval: applying EN 45545 across the vehicle

    How project teams can reduce late redesign and resolve interpretation gaps before testing.

    • Product classification, requirement sets and hazard levels
    • Evidence, documentation and change control across the supply chain
    • Common causes of failed or delayed approval

    11:30 AM

    From multi-piece metal assemblies to integrated fire-safe composite components

    How resin infusion and liquid moulding can reduce weight and part count while protecting quality and compliance.

    • Designing complex geometries for repeatable manufacture
    • Validating mechanical and fire performance at component level
    • Building a credible route from prototype to fleet-scale production

    Speaker TBC, Anamet Europe

    12 PM

    Fire-safe integration of cables, batteries and electrical systems

    Preventing local faults from escalating across increasingly electrified and connected vehicles.

    • Cable routing, penetrations, enclosure and separation
    • Detection and isolation of abnormal heat and electrical faults
    • Designing for inspection, repair and replacement

    Speaker TBC, WAGNER Rail GmbH

    12:20 PM

    Containing fire and smoke between vehicles: gangways, doors and fire barriers

    How compartmentation across car ends, gangways and internal partitions buys evacuation time without restricting accessibility or movement through the train.

    • Fire-resistance requirements for gangways, end walls and partitions under EN 45545-3
    • Maintaining integrity at seals, penetrations and moving interfaces
    • Balancing compartmentation with accessibility and passenger flow

    12:40 PM

    Lunch and networking

    1:30 PM

    Detection and suppression that perform in real operating conditions

    Moving beyond specification compliance to dependable performance throughout service.

    • False alarms, contamination, vibration and environmental factors
    • Selecting and positioning sensors and suppression systems
    • Designing for maintainability and safe system degradation

    1:50 PM

    Refurbishing older fleets without introducing new fire risks

    Practical lessons from upgrading vehicles whose original design assumptions, materials and documentation may be incomplete.

    • Establishing the baseline condition and evidence set
    • Managing interfaces between legacy and replacement systems
    • Proving compliance while controlling cost and downtime

    Speaker TBC, Henkel

    2:20 PM

    How can the industry close the gap between certification and service performance?

    Where evidence, accountability and collaboration must improve across the lifecycle.

    • Proving performance in representative conditions
    • Managing modifications, obsolescence and replacement parts
    • Sharing operational data without weakening commercial or legal protections

    2:40 PM

    Targeted fire-safety solution

    • Innovation Spotlight

      Speaker TBC, Aquasys Technik GmbH

    3 PM

    Afternoon Refreshments and Networking

    3:30 PM

    Supply-chain assurance under pressure: managing evidence, substitutions and obsolescence

    How programme teams can maintain approved performance when materials, components or suppliers change.

    • Controlling equivalence claims and undocumented substitutions
    • Maintaining traceability across long vehicle lifecycles
    • Responding to shortages without creating hidden safety risk

    Speaker TBC, Sema Systems

    3:45 PM

    Bringing safety and interior design together from concept to service

    How multidisciplinary decision-making can prevent late-stage conflicts between architecture, materials, systems and certification.

    • Establishing shared requirements and ownership at concept stage
    • Managing interfaces between interiors, electrical systems and fire barriers
    • Preserving approved performance through manufacture, maintenance and modification

    Speaker TBC, ISE Srl

    4 PM

    Tech Spotlight

    Speaker TBC, Diehl Aviation

    4:15 PM

    Where are fire risks changing fastest across European fleets?

    A practical discussion of the pressures created by ageing assets, new propulsion systems, denser interiors and cross-border operation.

    • Which risks are still underestimated
    • Where standards, procurement and operating reality diverge
    • What requires urgent industry collaboration before 2030

    5 PM

    What must the European rail supply chain get right before 2030?

    Closing Panel

    A cross-industry assessment of the technical and commercial changes needed to deliver safer, more maintainable and more sustainable fleets.

    • Where collaboration is most urgently required
    • Which innovations deserve accelerated adoption
    • What buyers need suppliers to demonstrate next

    5:30 PM

    Chair’s closing remarks

    10:40 AM

    Coffee and networking

    Regulation, emerging risk and future-ready fleets

    8:50 AM

    Chair’s opening remarks

    9 AM

    The next phase of European rolling stock fire safety

    Regulatory Keynote

    What changing standards, enforcement expectations and fleet technologies mean for operators, manufacturers and suppliers.

    • Areas of regulatory focus for new-build and refurbished fleets
    • Evidence expectations for materials, systems and complete vehicles
    • Preparing for future revisions rather than designing to yesterday's minimum

    9:20 AM

    Circularity and the whole-life case for lightweight materials

    Where recoverable composites and rigorous lifecycle assessment can create a more circular, lower-carbon interior supply chain.

    • Matching EN 45545 performance while enabling recovery or reuse: thermoplastics, recoverable thermosets and reprocessing
    • Comparing composites and metals across embodied carbon, energy use, maintenance, replacement and end-of-life
    • Quantifying operational savings over a 30-year fleet life without selective boundaries or hidden safety, durability or disposal penalties

    9:40 AM

    Can rail deliver circular interiors without compromising fire safety?

    A practical examination of the tension between material innovation, certification, durability and end-of-life value.

    • What buyers should require from sustainability claims
    • Where standards or procurement practices inhibit circularity
    • Which solutions are commercially and technically ready now

    10 AM

    Containing thermal runaway in traction battery systems

    Detection, suppression and compartment design approaches for preventing a battery fault from becoming a vehicle fire.

    • Early detection of off-gassing and abnormal heat in battery enclosures
    • Suppression and cooling strategies that address re-ignition
    • Validating protection performance under representative test conditions

    Senior Representative, Tromand Industries

    10:20 AM

    New propulsion, new fire scenarios: managing battery and alternative-fuel risk

    How vehicle design, detection, containment and emergency response must adapt to emerging propulsion technologies.

    • Understanding thermal runaway, re-ignition and propagation
    • Locating detection and containment across vehicle architecture
    • Planning for depot, tunnel and passenger-service scenarios

    10:40 AM

    Coffee and networking

    11:10 AM

    From promising technology to proven fleet performance

    Where the industry should invest, collaborate and demand better evidence over the next three years.

    • Technologies ready for wider deployment
    • Claims that still require stronger proof
    • Immediate actions for operators, manufacturers, laboratories and suppliers

    11:30 AM

    One vehicle, multiple markets: navigating non-uniform fire-safety requirements

    How global manufacturers can align EN 45545, NFPA 130 and local approval regimes without repeating design and testing work.

    • Identifying equivalence and unavoidable differences
    • Building a reusable international evidence strategy
    • Engaging authorities and laboratories earlier in development

    Senior Representative, Fog Tech

    11:45 AM

    Smart composites and embedded systems: controlling risk at the interface

    How panels incorporating sensors, lighting and other electronics can remain inspectable, repairable and fire safe.

    • Managing heat, wiring, penetrations and material compatibility
    • Testing multifunctional assemblies under representative conditions
    • Preserving performance through repair and component replacement

    12 PM

    Digital twins and virtual fire testing: where can simulation replace physical work?

    Panel Discussion

    Assessing the role of modelling in design optimisation, certification and refurbishment planning.

    • Building validated models that authorities and laboratories can trust
    • Simulating panel degradation, smoke movement and evacuation conditions
    • Knowing when physical testing remains indispensable

    12:40 PM

    Lunch and networking

    1:40 PM

    Authorising one fleet for several countries: an operator’s experience

    Operator Case Study

    How an operator running cross-border services secured fire-safety approval from different national authorities, and what it would change next time.

    • Where national interpretations of EN 45545 diverged in practice
    • Building one evidence package that several authorities would accept
    • Working with the EU Agency for Railways and national authorities on vehicle authorisation

    2 PM

    What will make digital assurance credible?

    Tech Spotlight

    How the industry can move simulation and connected monitoring from promising tools to accepted evidence.

    • Validation, transparency and model governance
    • Ownership and use of operational data
    • Routes to regulatory and buyer acceptance

    Senior Representative, Empresa Española de Electrónica SA

    2:15 PM

    Tech Spotlight

    Senior Representative, Zapp Zimmerman

    2:30 PM

    Monitoring fire-protection systems across a connected fleet

    Operator Case Study

    An operator’s experience of using in-service data to track the health of detection and suppression systems and act before protection is compromised.

    • Deciding which systems and signals are worth monitoring
    • Integrating fire-system data with maintenance planning and fault history
    • Results so far on false alarms, availability and maintenance cost

    2:50 PM

    Predictive maintenance for fire-protection systems

    Tech Spotlight

    Using condition data to identify degradation and component failure before protection is compromised.

    • Selecting meaningful health indicators rather than collecting data for its own sake
    • Combining sensor, maintenance and fault-history data
    • Turning alerts into accountable maintenance decisions

    Senior Representative, Firekoud

    3:05 PM

    Beyond halogens: next-generation fire-retardant resin technologies

    Tech Spotlight

    How new resin and additive systems are targeting low smoke, low toxicity and reduced heat release alongside manufacturability.

    • Intrinsic fire resistance and emerging bio-based chemistries
    • Balancing FST performance with cure, finish and mechanical properties
    • Moving credible formulations from laboratory to rail production

    Senior Representative, Sabic

    3:20 PM

    Afternoon refreshments

    3:50 PM

    Can the industry achieve more consistent interpretation and approval?

    Roundtable

    A candid conversation between authorities, operators, laboratories and manufacturers.

    • Where inconsistent interpretation creates the greatest cost and delay
    • What can be standardised across testing, documentation and change control
    • How to improve dialogue without weakening independent assurance

    Speaker TBC, Scott Bader

    4:50 PM

    The train of 2035: what the next generation of rolling stock will demand of fire safety and interiors

    Closing Keynote

    A forward look at how new propulsion, automation, passenger expectations and sustainability targets will reshape the vehicle, and what the industry must start doing now.

    • The technologies most likely to change vehicle design in the next decade
    • How passenger and operator expectations of the interior will evolve
    • The capabilities the fire-safety and interiors community needs to build today

    5:15 PM

    Chair’s closing remarks

    5:20 PM

    Close of conference

    Advisory Board

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    Keith Mack
    Quality Standards Manager, London North Eastern Railway

    I was born in Edinburgh 1962 and have always lived in Scotland. I was educated at the local Grammar School and left in 1978 when I was 16 with seven “O” levels, average qualifications at the time. I started work on the railways as a mechanical apprentice at the Craigentinny Maintenance Depot in Edinburgh in 1978. This four year apprenticeship was intensive, broad based and included college studies in Mechanical and Production Engineering to HNC level. I have worked on all aspects of Rolling Stock maintenance on the depot as a fitter, was further trained to carry out electrical work. I progressed through the supervisory grades to Senior Shift Supervisor. Through this I developed an in depth knowledge of safety critical systems. I have also had specialist training in Non-Destructive testing, and have gained an in-depth knowledge of wheels bogies and running gear. I have had 14 years experience as a Rolling Stock Inspector carrying out in-service inspection, fault diagnosis and repairs on high speed diesel and electric trains. I have an extensive knowledge of the environment that Rolling Stock has to operate and how it performs in reality at speeds in service up to 125 mph. This included understanding what makes them reliable and what can be done to still operate when parts of systems are defective or have been badly damaged or isolated. Due to time limitations, rapid decision making was necessary and it was also necessary to work within what limited resources were available in isolated locations such as tools, and materials. I have undertaken further academic education in addition to normal work through the Open University and gained a BSc (Hons) degree and Diplomas in Systems Practice, Pollution Control and Professional Management. I am also an Incorporated Engineer IEng, a member of the IET and Associate Member of the IMechE. I was the project engineer for life extension work and reliability improvements to the East Coast Inter-City 125 High Speed Train fleet. This included ; Re-painting in, complete new vehicle interiors, laminated glass, MTU engines, new cooling systems, upgraded electronic control, reliability modifications, production of enhanced component overhaul specifications for rotating machines and bogies. I am currently responsible for Assurance and Engineering Standards including the production and control of Maintenance, Quality and Policy documentation relating to the London North Eastern 225 Electric fleet and Assurance of the new Hitachi Class 800 fleet. I am an IRCA registered Lead auditor for both ISO9001 and ISO14001. I represent London North Eastern Railway on various Rail Industry forums through both the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and Rail Delivery Group (RDG). These include; fire, vehicle maintenance, pantographs, energy, wheelsets, axle bearings and standards. I am chair of the BSI RAE3/-/2 committee for Roller Bearings and Lubricants. I am passionate about the Assurance, safe design, reliability, cost effective maintenance, effective management of Engineering change, vehicle configuration and operation of trains.

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    Patrick Atack
    Editor, Transport Desk, GlobalData

    Patrick Rhys Atack is the Editor on GlobalData's Transport desk, managing the Ship Technology, Airport Technology, and Railway Technology sites. Over the past decade he's worked at international TV stations and reported from across Europe on the day's biggest stories, as well as working for some of London's most important daily newspapers. His specialist reporting started in the international education field, before moving to business and the markets, and now transport.

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    Elena Romanova
    Global Market Manager, Land Transportation / E-Batteries, SCOTT BADER

    Business Developer for strategic market areas working with SCOTT BADER - employee-owned international chemical company, based in France. Over 22 years’ commercial experience in Composites and Structural Adhesives. Expertise in strategic business communications, partnering, market reporting and analysis, team management. Focus on delivering the results. Performing the best within culturally diverse teams and challenging environments.

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     Dr. Markus Müller
    Managing Director, Wagner Rail
    • 56 years old
    • CH and AT citizenship
    • Since 2007 with WAGNER
    • Managing director of Wagner Rail activity globally
    • More than 30 years experience in fire protection
    • Representant of Switzerland in many European (CEN) and international (ISO) expert committees for fire protection such as gas extinguishing Aerosol extinguishing or water mist, latest on fire protection on Li-Ion batteries
    • PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master degree in Business Administration

    Markus Müller (56), Managing Director of Wagner Rail, holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and an MBA from the Universities in Zurich (ETH) and St. Gallen (HSG). He has more than 30 years of experience in fire protection and joined WAGNER in 2007 after working for Cerberus and Siemens in Switzerland and France. As Managing Director of Wagner Rail he is leading the rolling stock fire protection of Wagner Group globally, and represents Switzerland in international expert committees for fire protection solutions.

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    Henrik Gjörloff
    Business Area Manager - Rollingstock Division, Consilium Safety Group
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    Andrea Cremoncini
    Sales and MKT Manager, ISE Srl

    Andrea Cremoncini has a Master degree in Physics and a broad technical background, implemented with a 40-year long experience as a Product Manager and Sales & Marketing specialist, developing and selling high-tech innovative products and systems.

    He was one of the founders of I.S.E. Ingegneria dei Sistemi Elettronici, among the leading Italian producers of Fire Protection Systems for Rolling Stock, where he has covered the role of Sales and Marketing Manager for over 30 years.

    On behalf of ISE he was part of the UNI technical committee for rail fire protection in Italy, and has contributed to shaping of the Italian technical standard for Rolling Stock fire Protection.

    His presentation at FPRS 2026 will deal with considerations about the Legal Framework for development and validation of Safety Critical Products in the Railway field, and more specifically will review existing regulations and guidelines for implementing structured processes for achieving and demonstrating safety, as mandated by the European Regulation (EU) No 402/2013.

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    Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain
    Rail Expert

    Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain is an award-winning rail expert, working across strategy, delivery, accessibility, and safety. She currently works as a Rail Services Lead at Rail North Partnership, and uses her passion for transport transformation, accessibility, sustainability, and inclusion to make rail better for passengers - safer, accessible, and enjoyable. Daisy is also the Chairperson of Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership and is a champion of Community Rail throughout her work.

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