BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2025

About the event

In 2019, Royal HaskoningDHV, a leading Dutch engineering, consultancy, and technology firm, took the initiative to organise a groundbreaking event for the railway supply chain. The focus? Building Information Modeling (BIM)—a transformative approach that the railway industry had yet to fully embrace.

Why BIM matters?

The railway sector, while essential, was somewhat slower in adopting BIM compared to other industries. BIM offers immense benefits, from streamlined processes to enhanced collaboration across partners in the supply chain. Recognising this gap, we launched the Annual BIM for Rail Bootcamp and further developed it, together with our partners ProRail, SBB, Banedanmark and Birmingham Center for Rail research and Education, as a platform for continuous knowledge exchange, inspiration, and acceleration.

BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2024

Relive 2024’s inspiring moments 

What to expect?

• Sharing best practices: learn from successful BIM implementations in other industries.
• Connecting with rail asset managers, contractors, engineers, maintainers, and suppliers (peer-to-peer learning).
• Discussing solutions for data driven asset management:  explore innovative ways of working and share experiences.
• Non-commercial focus: Our goal is to foster collaboration, not sales pitches. 

Programme highlights

• Keynote addresses: Industry leaders share insights on BIM adoption.
• Workshops and Case Studies: Dive deep into practical applications.
• Networking sessions: Forge valuable connections with fellow professionals. 

Confirmed speakers

Autodesk, BAM Infraconsult, Banedanmark, Bentley Digital Cities, University of Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), buildingSMART International, clone:it, Deutsche Bahn, DNV, Esri, Fugro, GeoNext, HorEyeZon – luchtfotografie, Infrabel, ICT InTraffic, Kapernikov, Movares, Neanex, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, NIRAS, Otimon GmbH, Parsons Corporation, Plasser & Theurer Export von Bahnbaumaschinen G.m.b.H., Predge AB, ProRail, Rail Baltica, Railmonitor ApS, Rosenthaler + Partner AG, Royal HaskoningDHV, SBB CFF FFS, SNCF Réseau, Strukton Rail, Sweco, Transport for London and Vossloh.

Workshops

In addition to several key notes and plenary panel discussions we can offer you workshops in rounds to choose from. You will find the detailed schedule here,  once the agenda is set. This will shape the setting for another exciting two days of best practice exchange and active learning, being among peers and sharing insights within the railway supply chain.

Technical visit

The facilities of Railcenter offer a myriad of possibilities to showcase. Every day Railcenter welcomes over a hundred participants of various training courses at its site. This environment provides teaching spaces, test labs (like for ERTMS), substation facility, a 5G FieldLab, simulation and test facilities. You will have the opportunity to explore the facilities, participating in a guided tour. 

Who should attend?

• Rail industry professionals
• BIM enthusiasts
• Technology innovators
• Anyone passionate about advancing rail infrastructure