Colas Rail Freight

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• Simon Ball and Colin Evans
• Wednesday 18 October 2017, 18:00-19:30
• Knox Shaw Room, Sidney Sussex College.

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We are joined by two Managing Director’s of Colas Rail Freight to talk to us about one of Europe’s leading rail freight and engineering companies. Hugely successful graduate employer with sort after recrutiment rounds yearly for various roles. We shall be hearing from:

Simon Ball – Freight Director – including the rail freight operation of Colas with contracts for monitoring trains, construction, oil etc. No doubt we shall hear about the class 37s through to cutting edge technology used in the class 70s. It shall be interesting to hear from a FOC how rail freight is expanding and what challenges are faced.

Colin Evans – Excutive Director – former Cambridge graduate who over sees the wider role of Colas which is engages with many infrastructure projects. Hopefully Colin highlights the potential for a career in the railway industry after you study here.

Mixed audience, from many different subject areas. All welcomed to come.

The talk is followed by a Members Formal at Sidney Sussex College – places are FREE to new student members, usually £10, and are strictly limited. Please email the CURC for further details. MEMBERS FORMAL IS NOW FULLY BOOKED .

The presentation, Q&A session open to the floor and dinner is a perfect chance to talk to Colas Rail about their business, or even specific graduate opportunities. (You can also ask about his trains!)

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This talk is part of the Cambridge University Railway Club series.

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