13TH MARCH 2019
15 CANADA SQUARE
LONDON E14 5GL
The UK has the fastest growing railway in Europe with one of the best safety records. It is a UK success story but recent challenges in catering for continual growth has resulted in criticism from passengers and politicians, with calls for renationalisation. The organisational structure of the UK's railways is no longer working. Rail needs a new guiding mind. Secretary of State Chris Grayling has ordered a "root and branch" review.
The 2019 summit will tackle themes challenging the industry including:
The conference agenda is evolving week by week, keep checking back to see who we have lined-up to speak!
For any sponsorship queries please email Isabel Poulton or call her on 07702 360 753.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Andrew Jones MP
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Rail Minister Department for Transport |
SPEAKERS
Anthony Smith (Session Chair)
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Chief Executive Transport Focus |
Ed Thomas (Session Chair)
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Partner, UK Head of Transport KPMG |
David Williams (Session Chair)
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Partner, Advisory KPMG LLP |
David Sidebottom (Session Chair)
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Director Transport Focus |
Keith Williams
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Independent Chair Williams Rail Review |
John Larkinson
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Chief Executive ORR |
Jim Steer
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Director Greengauge21 |
Prof. Andrew McNaughton
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Senior Adviser HS2 |
Frazer Henderson
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Head of High Speed and Cross Border Rail Policy Transport Scotland |
Nick Hughes
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Sales Director Bombardier/Hitachi JV |
Steve Montgomery
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Managing Director - UK Rail First Group |
Neil Connor
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Client Executive Transport Operators Fujitsu UK |
Mike Tuckett
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Head of Technology & Data - Payments Transport for London |
John Hill
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Advisor Cubic Transportation Systems |
Barry White
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Chief Executive Transport for the North |
Heidi Alexander
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Deputy Mayor of London for Transport |
Prof. Mark Barry
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Professor of Practice in Connectivity Cardiff University |
Simon Kirby
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Senior Advisor The Nichols Group |