# Event Details - **Event Name**: South Wales IOSH Community - Visit to Global Centre of Rail Excellence (PM) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join South Wales IOSH Community to visit the Global Centre of Rail Excellence during construction and glimpse the future of European rail.About this EventJoin South Wales IOSH Community to visit the Global Centre of Rail Excellence during construction and glimpse the future of European rail.This exclusive visit offers a rare opportunity to see the GCRE during its construction phase, providing insight into how this nationally significant project is being developed and the long-term benefits it will deliver for the rail industry, government, the environment, and local and national economies.About the visitThis is an external construction site visit and will include a guided tour of the site, including travel around the location using 4x4 vehicles. Attendees will gain first-hand exposure to large-scale infrastructure works and hear how the project is being delivered in line with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.GCRE is regenerating a former coalfield site and transforming it into a world-class rail testing and innovation facility, while also delivering lasting social, environmental, and economic value. The project aims to:Redevelop a former industrial landscapePromote and enhance biodiversitySupport the planting of native woodland speciesShowcase local cultural and industrial heritage to encourage sustainable tourism and community engagementDevelop a visitor centre providing inclusive access to local industrial history and rail innovationThis visit links the rich industrial history of South Wales with a forward-looking vision for sustainable infrastructure and innovation.Important informationThis event is exclusive to South Wales Community Members.This is the afternoon session. There are two available sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.Morning session: 08:30am - 11:00am Afternoon session: 13:30pm - 16:00pmAs this is an active construction site, PPE is mandatory:Steel toe-capped safety bootsHi-visibility jacketHard hatA limited number of hi-vis jackets and hard hats will be available; however, attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their own PPE where possible.Please note:A reasonable level of fitness is required, as participants will need to get in and out of 4x4 vehicles during the tour.Attendees must follow all site safety instructions at all times.This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge to enhance your professional journey. This event plans to cover the following IOSH competencies: Continuous improvement (Technical), Risk identification and profiling (Technical) and Risk control, mitigation, and resilience (Technical) at Understand and Innovate Level.If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at communities@iosh.com in advance.This information will be shared with the venue that you are attending to help ensure staff are ready to assist if you need it.As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at communities@iosh.com thank you for your consideration.By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted IOSH website terms and conditions | IOSH and IOSH privacy notice | IOSH. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swansea/south-wales-iosh-community-visit-to-global-centre-of-rail-excellence-pm/100001980882973297 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Swansea - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Global Centre of Rail Excellence - **lat**: 51.7872695 - **long**: -3.6937887 - **full address**: Global Centre of Rail Excellence, Building 20, Swansea, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: South Wales IOSH Community - Visit to Global Centre of Rail Excellence (PM) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/917e2b410982b0e88398e5cb27d633297d4444a986321f6cd02bb7b6b54b28d8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769233139 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is South Wales IOSH Community - Visit to Global Centre of Rail Excellence (PM) being held? - **A:** South Wales IOSH Community - Visit to Global Centre of Rail Excellence (PM) takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Global Centre of Rail Excellence, Building 20, Swansea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing South Wales IOSH Community - Visit to Global Centre of Rail Excellence (PM)? - **A:** South Wales IOSH Community - Visit to Global Centre of Rail Excellence (PM) is organized by IOSH South Wales Branch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** South Wales IOSH Community - Visit to Global Centre of Rail Excellence (PM) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Swansea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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