A networking event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in the rail sector is being organised by Network Rail and its key suppliers.

The event, scheduled for November 13, will be held at The Studio on Hope Street, Glasgow, and is open to any company seeking to increase their presence in the rail industry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about over £1bn worth of investment in Scotland's Railway, planned up until 2029.

The sessions, split between morning and afternoon, will feature presentations from Network Rail and suppliers about potential involvement in this investment.

Particular focus will be given to opportunities within Network Rail’s frameworks for Building and Civils and Signalling, Power and Communications.

Representatives from QTS, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland, VolkerRail, Taziker, Story, AMCO, SPL Powerlines and Siemens will also be present to discuss their projects and answer questions.

Stuart Lee, head of procurement for Network Rail Scotland, said: "We are very pleased to be able to work alongside our main contractors to help smaller companies interested in rail find out more about the opportunities coming up in Scotland over the next five years.

"The event will be a great chance to meet key contacts across Scotland's Railway.

"We want to help make it easier for new companies to enter the rail sector and we hope to use these sessions to broaden our engagement and better understand what SMEs need from us too."

Each session will last three hours and includes a Network Rail introduction, partner presentations, Q&As and breakout supplier sessions.