Navigating the AI Revolution: Human Factors, Change Management, and Assurance
There is potential for the GB and international rail industry to harness AI powered solutions to improve the planning, safety and efficiency of services. This webinar will explore how AI is being integrated into Rail, the challenges and opportunities presented, and how the RSSB is supporting industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting how we work, live and engage with others and is already delivering wide societal benefits in areas including transport, healthcare and climate change.
There is potential for the GB rail industry to harness AI powered solutions to improve the planning, safety and efficiency of services. Improved industry understanding of the potential rail applications of AI and its associated benefits and pitfalls can accelerate and de-risk its introduction.
This webinar will explore:
- How AI is being integrated into Rail
- The challenges and opportunities AI Powered Solutions can bring.
- How the work of RSSB will help support industry, namely:
- How to use Human Factors Principles to enhance the usability and effectiveness of AI systems
- How the RSSB AI assurance toolkit can help to optimise the design and implementation of AI in Rail
- How the rail industry can harness the power of AI.
SPEAKERS
Luisa Moisio, Director of Research, 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. With a background in analysis and consulting, and degrees in Decision Science and International Economics, she has played a key role in shaping rail research, including organising the World Congress of Rail Research and serving on the UKRRIN Steering Committee to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and the supply chain.
Vaibhav Puri, Director of Sector Strategy, RSSB
Vaibhav joined RSSB in 2004, bringing expertise in analysis and system performance. Now Director of Sector Strategy, he leads on Rail Reform and advises the Department for Transport’s Rail Transformation Programme. A recognised authority on rail regulation and standards, Vaibhav has shaped UK and EU legislation, chaired OTIF’s Committee of Technical Experts, and contributed to key European task forces. He holds a civil engineering degree, an MBA, and an MSc in Operational Research from LSE.
Paul Leach, Head of Human Factors, RSSB
Paul is the Head of Human Factors at RSSB and a Chartered Occupational Psychologist. For 20 years Paul has been applying Human Factors expertise across a range of safety critical industries, including rail, nuclear, oil and gas, energy, utilities, defence, emergency services and healthcare.
He leads a team of 13 Human Factors professionals in the areas of fatigue, station operations, non-technical skills, competence management, commercial training, selection and assessment, safety culture and front-line leadership.
Vincent Ganthy, Labs System Engineer, RSSB
Vincent joined RSSB in 2021 and is now Principal Futures Lab Systems Engineer, applying whole-system thinking and risk management expertise to the GB mainline rail industry. A chartered engineer with over a decade of experience, he previously worked in the energy sector—leading safety and interoperability projects across oil, gas, and renewables. Vincent also chaired the Safety and Reliability Society’s London Branch and brings deep technical insight into system safety and regulatory frameworks.
Barbro Arnes Human Factors Specialist, RSSB
Barbro Arnes is a Human Factors specialist at RSSB with a multidisciplinary background spanning UX design, Health & Safety, and human-centred systems thinking. She holds an MSc in Human Factors from the University of Nottingham and has worked with UK government, logistics, and rail, supporting the practical delivery of safe and usable systems. Her experience supporting health and safety management teams within client organisations has given her valuable insight into how top-down decisions are received and adapted in practice. Barbro will be presenting early-stage Human Factors principles for AI implementation in rail, developed to support a sustainable and socially responsible integration of emerging AI technologies into rail operations.
FAQs
Is the webinar free?
Yes – there is no charge to watch the webinar, either live or on-demand.
When will the webinar take place?
The webinar takes place on 14 October 2025 at 14:00 (UK TIME)
Can I watch the webinar later?
The webinar will be available to watch on-demand shortly after the live broadcast takes place.
What are the benefits of attending live?
During the live webinar, you will be able to pose questions to the speakers, which will then be answered during the live Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
How long will the webinar be?
The live webinar will last for up to one hour.
Who will be hosting?
Global Railway Review.
What do I need to watch this webinar?
All you need is a computer with an internet connection. It is advised to use headphones where possible for your own comfort.
