AI in GB Rail: RSSB Webinar – Safety & Efficiency

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Introduction

A webinar exploring the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the GB rail industry, focusing on improving planning, safety, and efficiency of services, will be held on 14 October 2025 at 14:00 (UK TIME). The webinar, hosted by the RSSB, will also be available on-demand shortly after the live broadcast.

Webinar Overview

The webinar aims to explore how AI is being integrated into Rail, the challenges and opportunities presented, and how the RSSB is supporting industry. The live webinar will last for up to one hour. Attendees can pose questions to the speakers during a Q&A session at the end of the webinar. There is no charge to watch the webinar, either live or on-demand. All that is needed to watch the webinar is a computer with an internet connection. It is advised to use headphones where possible.

Speakers and Expertise

The webinar will feature several speakers from the RSSB. Luisa Moisio, Director of Research at RSSB since 2017, leads a cross-industry programme funded by the Department for Transport, delivering innovative solutions across engineering and operations. Vaibhav Puri, Director of Sector Strategy, joined RSSB in 2004. Paul Leach is the Head of Human Factors at RSSB. Vincent Ganthy, Principal Futures Lab Systems Engineer, joined RSSB in 2021. Barbro Arnes Human Factors Specialist, RSSB, will also be speaking.

RSSB’s Role

The RSSB is supporting the industry by hosting this webinar to accelerate and de-risk the introduction of AI. The webinar will cover the potential rail applications of AI and its associated benefits and pitfalls. The RSSB is also involved in cross-industry programs, rail reform, and human factors research.

Speakers’ Backgrounds

Luisa Moisio has a background in analysis and consulting, with degrees in Decision Science and International Economics. Vaibhav Puri has expertise in analysis and system performance, holding a civil engineering degree, an MBA, and an MSc in Operational Research from LSE. Paul Leach is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and has been applying Human Factors expertise for 20 years. Vincent Ganthy is a chartered engineer with over a decade of experience, bringing technical insight into system safety and regulatory frameworks.

Conclusion

The webinar, hosted by the RSSB, will discuss the integration of AI in the GB rail industry, focusing on improving services. The webinar will be held on 14 October 2025, and will be available on-demand.

Company Summary

RSSB: The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is an organization involved in rail research, safety, and standards, and is hosting the webinar.

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