NORTH OF ENGLAND TRANSPORT SUMMIT

12TH FEBRUARY 2020

OVERVIEW

Our one day Summit on 12 February 2020 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 5th Annual North of England Transport Summit will include the following themes:

  • The long term rail strategy in the North
  • Integrated and smart travel
  • The strategic road network
  • Growing bus patronage in the North – Alliance, Franchising and Partnerships

SPEAKERS


  • KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  • Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP

    Secretary of State, Department for Transport

  • SPEAKERS

  • Sambit Banerjee

    Managing Director of Rolling Stock
    Siemens Mobility Limited
  • Jonathan Bray

    Director
    Urban Transport Group
  • Neil Connor

    Client Executive Transport Operators
    Fujitsu UK
  • Caroline Donaldson

    Managing Director
    West Coast Partnership Development
  • Robert Drewery

    Commercial Director
    Optare
  • Cllr Martin Gannon

    Leader of Gateshead Council and Chair of the North East Joint Transport Committee
  • Claire Haigh

    Chief Executive
    Greener Journeys / Executive Director, Transport Knowledge Hub
  • David Hoggarth

    Strategic Rail Director
    Transport for the North
  • Henri Murison

    Director
    Northern Powerhouse Partnership
  • Tim Roberts

    Key Accounts Manager
    Cubic
  • Cllr Liam Robinson

    Transport Portfolio Holder
    Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
  • David Sidebottom (Session Chair)

    Passenger Director
    Transport Focus
  • Maggie Simpson

    Director General
    Rail Freight Group
  • Tim Shoveller

    Regional MD North West + Central
    Network Rail
  • David Stones

    Network Planning Director
    Highways England
  • Mark Thurston

    CEO
    HS2
  • Graham Vidler

    Chief Executive
    CPT
  • Barry White

    Chief Executive
    Transport for the North
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