15TH NOVEMBER 2018
For 2018, the North of England Transport Summit has returned to Manchester!
Our one day Summit on 15 November 2018 will bring together the key politicians and practicioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy for the north of England.
Supported by Transport for the North and TfGM, the 3rd Annual North of England Transport Summit will include the following themes:
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Barry White
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Chief Executive Transport for the North |
Andy Burnham
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Mayor of Greater Manchester |
SPEAKERS
Prof. David Begg - Session Chair
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Chief Executive Transport Times |
David Sidebottom - Session Chair
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Passenger Director Transport Focus |
Councillor Judith Blake
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Leader Leeds City Council |
Robert Drewery
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Commercial Director Optare |
Russell Goodenough
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Transportation and Logistics Fujitsu |
Sir Peter Hendy CBE
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Chair Network Rail |
David Hoggarth
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Strategic Rail Director Transport for the North |
Peter Molyneux
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Major Roads Director Transport for the North |
Steve Montgomery
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MD - UK Rail FirstGroup |
Jim O'Sullivan
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Chief Executive Highways England |
Alastair Richards
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Programme Director – Integrated and Smart Travel (IST) Transport for the North |
Tim Roberts
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Key Account Manager Cubic Transportation System |
Councillor Liam Robinson
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Chair Merseytravel |
Maggie Simpson
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Executive Director Rail Freight Group |
Simon Warburton
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Transport Strategy Director Transport for Grater Manchester |
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Tim O'Toole CBE
Former CEO, FirstGroup