The Railway Club Social Networking

The Railway Club is meeting at The Caley Sample Room on Thursday 22 October, starting at 15:00. It's a social networking event for railway professionals, and the afternoon is all about getting people from across the industry into one room to talk shop and catch up.

The club describes itself as an informal society of railway professionals that meets to connect in a relaxed setting. There are no formal speeches or set agendas to work through, so the whole thing runs on conversation rather than a programme. The idea is that members share their experiences and build a regional community, which in practice means you'll spend the afternoon chatting with people who know the same world you do.

Because it's a social rather than a conference, you can come for as long or as short as you like. It's a good spot to meet people you might not otherwise cross paths with, and since it's an informal gathering, it's as much about the people as it is about the industry. If you're working in rail around Edinburgh, it's a straightforward way to put faces to names and get a bit of a handle on who else is operating in the region.

It's held at The Caley Sample Room, 42-58 Angle Park Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 2JR, on Thursday 22 October from 15:00. Entry is free.