Agenda
Birmingham, 13 - 14 May 2026
Schedule
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May 1310:00
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Welcome to UK Rail 2026
Keynotes
Sean Willis, Managing Director, terrapinn
May 1310:30
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Keynote address from Transport Commissioner of Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Keynotes
- Hear from the Transport Commissioner of Greater Manchester Combined Authority on regional leadership and rail strategy
- The role of devolved decision-making in shaping rail investment and delivery
- How local priorities connect to the wider national rail network
Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
May 1310:40
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Keynote address from First Group: The role of operators in a modern railway
Keynotes
- Defining how operators contribute to reliability, performance and passenger trust
- Exploring collaboration between operators, infrastructure owners and government
- Understanding the operator role in a reformed, more integrated railway system
Graham Sutherland, CEO, First Group
May 1310:50
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Keynote panel: Building britain’s future rail network
Keynotes
- Setting the long-term vision for how Britain plans, funds and delivers its rail network
- Aligning policy, infrastructure, operations and investment to support future demand
- Balancing growth, resilience and passenger needs as the network evolves
Hannah Ross, CEO, Scottish Rail
Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
May 1311:30
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Assessing the challenges and successes of UK Rail in 2026
Network Vision
- Highlighting successful case studies and areas of progress across the rail sector
- Examining current challenges and where delivery has fallen short
- Understanding what is needed to get performance, confidence, and outcomes back on track
May 1311:30
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Transforming railway safety and performance through smarter signalling
Digital Innovation
- Modernising signalling systems to improve safety and network performance
- Applying smarter control and monitoring to increase reliability and capacity
- Enabling more efficient operations through upgraded signalling technology
James Dzimba, Chief Control, Command & Signalling Engineer, Network Rail
May 1311:30
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Panel: The future of rail freight in the UK
Passenger & Freight Futures
- The role of freight in a modern, balanced rail network
- Network capacity, access, and reliability from a freight perspective
- What policy and investment decisions will shape freight growth
Richard Moody, Programme Director (Freight Reform), Network Rail
May 1311:30
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How rail can lead Britain’s low-carbon transition
Sustainable Rail
- Positioning rail as the backbone of a low-carbon national transport system
- Aligning policy, investment and delivery to accelerate decarbonisation at scale
- Turning net-zero ambition into practical outcomes across infrastructure and operations
May 1311:50
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Funding the rail network: Current and future challenges and opportunities
Network Vision
- Examining current funding models and pressures across the rail network
- Exploring future investment approaches under reform and devolution
- Balancing affordability, long-term value and network performance
William Godfrey, Director - Economics, Finance & Market, Office of Rail and Road
May 1311:50
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Rail data marketplace in action: How data collaboration is transforming UK rail
Digital Innovation
- Showcasing how shared data is being used across the rail industry in practice
- Enabling collaboration between operators, infrastructure owners and suppliers
- Improving performance, decision-making and passenger outcomes through better data use
Liam Henderson, Chair, The Rail Innovation Group
Clare Morrissey, Commercial Lead, Rail Delivery Group
May 1311:50
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Delivering low-carbon rail Infrastructure: Implementing PAS 2080
Sustainable Rail
- Embedding carbon management into rail infrastructure planning and delivery
- Applying PAS 2080 across projects to drive measurable whole-life carbon reduction
- Balancing cost, performance and sustainability in low-carbon infrastructure decisionsa
May 1312:10
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Panel: Rail reform & the Great British Railways transition
Network Vision
- Navigating the transition to Great British Railways and rail reform in practice
- Clarifying roles, responsibilities and governance across the industry
- Managing change while maintaining performance, confidence and continuity
John Larkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Office of Rail and Road
Stefan Sanders, Rail and Transport Strategist, Arup
May 1312:10
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Improving safety on the railway through collision avoidance technology
Digital Innovation
- Reducing operational risk through the use of collision avoidance technology
- Applying real-world deployments to improve railway safety outcomes
- Strengthening protection for people, assets and the wider network
Robert Hanczor, CEO, Piper Networks
May 1312:10
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Scotland’s Railway - Bringing value from public ownership
Sustainable Rail
- What public ownership means in practice for performance, value, and accountability
- How Scotland’s Railway is aligning investment, operations, and passenger priorities
- Lessons and insights that may inform wider approaches across the UK rail network
Hannah Ross, CEO, Scottish Rail
May 1312:30
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Rail Delivery Group Panel: AI challenges and innovation
Digital Innovation
- Exploring how AI is being applied across rail operations and customer services
- Addressing the practical challenges of adopting AI at scale
- Identifying where innovation can deliver real performance and passenger benefits
Jez Smith, Rail Data Marketplace Lead, Rail Delivery Group
Steve Naybour, Transformation Director, Network Rail
May 1312:30
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Building trust in accessibility: Improving passenger assist at Transpennine Express
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Improving Passenger Assist delivery to build confidence for disabled and older passengers
- Embedding accessibility into day-to-day operations and staff practices
- Strengthening trust through more consistent, reliable and joined-up support across the network
Chris Jeffery, Accessibility & Transport Integration Manager, TransPennine Express
May 1312:30
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Panel: Delivering a sustainable future: Building a low-carbon rail network
Sustainable Rail
- Balancing decarbonisation with reliability, performance and cost
- Designing infrastructure that is resilient to climate and operational pressures
- Aligning policy, investment and delivery to accelerate a low-carbon railway
Julie Gregory, Regional Head of Resilience and Sustainable Growth, Network Rail
Simon Blainey, Professor of Sustainable Transport, University of Birmingham, BCRRE, UKRRIN
Jason Brooker, Head of Environment and Sustainability, GTR Govia Thameslink Railway
May 1312:30
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High Speed Rail Group Workshop
Skills Hub
- Exploring how apprentices are building skills and experience across major rail programmes
- Understanding the support, mentoring, and progression pathways available within the sector
- Sharing practical insights on attracting, developing, and retaining the next generation of rail talent
May 1312:50
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Renewing aging infrastructure
Network Vision
- Addressing the challenges of maintaining and renewing an aging rail asset base
- Balancing reliability, cost, and disruption during renewal programmes
- Priorities for long-term resilience and performance across the network
Senior representative, Arup
May 1312:50
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Presentation: Safeguarding people on the railway - Railway Children
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Understanding the risks faced by vulnerable people on and around the railway
- The role of operators, stations, and frontline staff in early intervention and prevention
- Building safer railway environments through awareness, partnership, and clear processes
May 1313:40
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Keynote address from James Richardson, Transpennine Route Upgrade
Keynotes
- Hear from James Richardson, Managing Director of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, on delivering one of the UK’s most complex rail upgrades
- Insights into managing disruption while improving capacity, performance, and reliability
- What the programme means for the future of rail across the North of England
James Richardson, Managing Director, Transpennine Route Upgrade
May 1313:50
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Keynote panel: Driving reliability through innovation - Electrification & rolling stock strategy
Keynotes
- Exploring how electrification and rolling stock strategy can improve reliability and performance
- Aligning infrastructure upgrades, fleet investment and delivery timelines
- Learning from current programmes to inform future network-wide innovation
Panel slot reserved for Stadler
Rob Whyte, UK MD, Alstom
Richard Garner, UK Director, CAF
May 1314:30
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Rail Innovation Group & ITS Networking Meet Up
Networking: Partner Lounge
- An informal space for attendees to meet, connect, and exchange ideas
- Bringing together rail, ITS, and technology professionals from across the sector
- Open networking to spark conversations, partnerships, and future collaboration
Liam Henderson, Chair, The Rail Innovation Group
May 1314:30
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High-Speed Rail and the UK growth mission: Turning reset into reality
Network Vision
- The role of high-speed rail in supporting economic growth and regional connectivity
- Turning policy reset into deliverable projects and outcomes
- What needs to change to move from ambition to long-term impact
Huw Merriman, Chair of High Speed Rail Group, Former Rail Minister, High Speed Rail Group
May 1314:30
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Panel: Improving performance and resilience through practical innovation
Digital Innovation
- Applying practical innovations to improve day-to-day rail performance
- Strengthening network resilience through proven delivery approaches
- Sharing lessons from real projects that are making a measurable difference
Robert Hanczor, CEO, Piper Networks
Gareth Dennis, Strategy Lead – Test Tracks, Network Rail
Mark Gibbs, Global Market Director – Train Networks, Westermo
David Choda, Principal Engineer, Network Rail
May 1314:30
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Anti-violence and safety for women and girls
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Protecting women and girls through safer stations, services and public spaces
- Reducing violence and harassment through design, policy and staff intervention
- Building confidence to travel by embedding safety across the rail network
Daisy Chapman Chamberlain, Rail Services Lead (Specification), Rail North Partnership, Department for Transport
May 1314:30
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Panel: Building a resilient rail network - Climate resilience and adaptation
Sustainable Rail
- Understanding climate risks and their impact on rail infrastructure and operations
- Embedding resilience and adaptation into planning, design and maintenance
- Preparing the network for extreme weather while maintaining safe, reliable services
John Glass, Director Infrastructure and Project, Translink
May 1314:30
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Railway Children Workshop
Skills Hub
- Hearing directly from young people about safety, vulnerability and their experiences around the railway
- Exploring how youth voices can shape more effective safeguarding and prevention approaches
- Understanding how the rail industry can work with young people to create safer, more supportive environments
Rina Dabhi, UK Programme Director, Railway Children
May 1314:50
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How very light rail can transform urban mobility and connect communities to the wider network
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Expanding urban mobility through very light rail solutions
- Connecting local communities to the wider transport network
- Supporting sustainable, accessible travel in towns and city regions
Nicola Small, VLR Programme Director, Transport for West Midlands (TFWM)
May 1315:10
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Local growth through local decision making
Network Vision
- Empowering local and devolved decision-making to shape rail investment
- Linking transport delivery with regional growth and place-based outcomes
- Supporting collaboration between operators, authorities and communities
Tom Painter, General Manager, West Midlands Rail Executive
May 1315:10
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Cybersecurity for operational rail
Digital Innovation
- Protecting operational rail systems from cyber threats and disruption
- Strengthening resilience across control, signalling and operational technology
- Managing cyber risk while maintaining safe and reliable rail operations
May 1315:10
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Connecting Europe: What’s next for high-speed cross-border rail?
Passenger & Freight Futures
- The current state of high-speed cross-border rail connections between the UK and Europe
- Opportunities and constraints shaping future services and capacity
- What needs to align across infrastructure, operations, and policy to support growth
Francois Le Doze, Chief Commercial Officer, Eurostar International Ltd
May 1315:10
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Assessing pathways to a sustainable railway
Sustainable Rail
- Exploring the different pathways to achieving a more sustainable railway
- Balancing environmental goals with cost, performance and deliverability
- Identifying practical actions that can be scaled across the network
Simon Blainey, Professor of Sustainable Transport, University of Birmingham, BCRRE, UKRRIN
May 1315:10
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Youth Futures Workshop
Skills Hub
- Interactive discussion on skills, pathways, and future opportunities in the rail sector
- Insights from young people and early-career professionals on entering and progressing in rail
- Open conversation between industry leaders and the next generation on what support is needed to succeed
May 1315:30
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High Speed Rail Group Meet Up
Networking: Partner Lounge
- An informal opportunity to meet apprentices working across major high-speed rail programmes
- Open conversation around early-career pathways, skills, and experiences in the rail sector
- Connecting apprentices with industry professionals, peers, and potential mentors
May 1315:30
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Project financing and private investment
Network Vision
- The role of private investment in supporting rail delivery and long-term value
- Structuring projects to attract and sustain private finance
- Balancing public objectives with commercial and investor requirements
May 1315:30
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Case study: Using digital tools to improve day-to-day operational performance
Digital Innovation
- How digital tools are being used in live operations to support better day-to-day decision-making
- Practical impacts on performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
- Lessons learned from embedding digital solutions into frontline teams and processes
May 1315:30
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Designing journeys that deliver - connecting operations and passenger experience
Passenger & Freight Futures
- How operational decisions directly shape the passenger experience across the network
- Improving coordination between planning, control, and frontline teams
- Aligning service delivery with passenger expectations to build trust and reliability
May 1315:30
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Electrification alternatives: What early hydrogen and battery pilots are teaching us
Sustainable Rail
- Early lessons from hydrogen and battery pilots across the rail network
- Operational, infrastructure, and cost considerations for alternative traction
- Where these technologies may complement electrification in the long term
May 1315:50
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Panel: Future of open access rail
Network Vision
- Assessing the role of open access operators in a reformed rail market
- Balancing competition, network capacity and passenger outcomes
- Understanding how open access fits within the Great British Railways model
May 1315:50
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Rail Innovation Group Panel: Innovation without barriers: building a connected rail supply chain
Digital Innovation
- Breaking down barriers between clients, suppliers and innovators to speed up delivery
- Creating clearer routes from trial to deployment across the rail supply chain
- Enabling collaboration, standards and procurement models that support innovation at scale
Liam Henderson, Chair, The Rail Innovation Group
May 1315:50
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Panel: Accessible by design: Building an inclusive railway for all
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Embedding accessibility and inclusive design into rail planning and delivery
- Learning from passenger experience to improve confidence and independence
- Moving from compliance to genuinely inclusive journeys across the network
Emma Partlow, CEO, National Centre for Accessible Transport
Odis Palmer, Industry Inclusion and Belonging Lead, DfT Operator
Moderator: Daisy Chapman Chamberlain, Rail Services Lead (Specification), Rail North Partnership, Department for Transport
Chris Jeffery, Accessibility & Transport Integration Manager, TransPennine Express
May 1315:50
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Building a climate-ready rail network for the next generation of passengers
Sustainable Rail
- Understanding how power supply and grid capacity will shape the next phase of rail electrification
- Examining the challenges of energy resilience, demand growth and network readiness
- Exploring practical approaches to delivering electrification at scale and pace
Julie Gregory, Regional Head of Resilience and Sustainable Growth, Network Rail
May 1316:10
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Investing in people to build a modern, resilient rail workforce
Sustainable Rail
- Developing the skills and capabilities needed for a changing rail industry
- Strengthening workforce resilience through investment, wellbeing and leadership
- Attracting, retaining and engaging people to support long-term network performance
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May 1410:05
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Keynote address: Regional strategy and investment - Strengthening the UK’s transport backbone
Keynotes
- Aligning regional transport strategies with national investment priorities
- Unlocking funding and delivery models that strengthen regional connectivity
- Supporting economic growth through long-term, place-based transport investment
Maria Machancoses, Chief Executive Officer, Midlands Connect
May 1410:15
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Keynote address: The operator’s role in connecting communities
Keynotes
- Linking communities through reliable, accessible and well-connected services
- Working with local partners to support growth, inclusion and regional priorities
- Using operations and service design to strengthen everyday social and economic connectionsa
May 1410:30
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Keynote address: Delivering a railway that works for Britain
Keynotes
- Aligning policy, operations and investment to deliver a joined-up national railway
- Balancing passenger needs, freight growth and long-term network resilience
- Turning reform and strategy into practical outcomes that work across the whole system
May 1410:50
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Keynote panel: Resilient rail - Futureproofing infrastructure for the next generation
Keynotes
- Planning and upgrading infrastructure to withstand climate, capacity and demand pressures
- Building long-term resilience through smarter design, maintenance and investment choices
- Ensuring today’s decisions deliver a reliable railway for future generations
Adrian Carrington, Head of Customer Integration, Transport for Wales Rail Services
Sandeep Shingadia, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Integration, Transport for West Midlands
Ross Moran, Route Director, Network Rail
May 1411:30
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Bridging the skills gap: Building a future-ready workforce for UK Rail
Network Vision
- Understanding how skills needs are changing across the rail industry and where the biggest gaps are emerging
- Exploring approaches to developing, retaining and attracting a workforce fit for future delivery
- Sharing perspectives on collaboration between industry, education and government to support long-term capability building
May 1411:30
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The big picture - Key trends shaping the future of UK Rail
Network Vision
- The major social, economic and technological forces influencing how the rail network will evolve over the rest of the decade
- The opportunities and challenges these trends create for operators, infrastructure owners and suppliers
- What these shifts mean for long-term planning, investment and the role of rail in the UK’s wider transport system
May 1411:30
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Data-led asset management & condition monitoring
Digital Innovation
- Using data and real-time insights to understand asset condition and performance
- Improving maintenance decisions through monitoring, analytics and predictive tools
- Extending asset life while reducing disruption, cost and safety risk
May 1411:30
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Panel: Shaping the future of rail freight through reform and collaboration
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Aligning policy, infrastructure and operators to unlock freight growth
- Strengthening collaboration across the supply chain to improve capacity and reliability
- Positioning rail freight as a core part of a reformed, integrated railway system
Phil Smart, Assistant Policy Manager, Rail Freight Group
May 1411:30
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Panel: What does a truly sustainable rail network look like?
Sustainable Rail
- Defining what sustainability means for the rail network in practice, beyond targets and commitments
- Balancing environmental goals with reliability, affordability, and long-term performance
- The choices and trade-offs needed to deliver a genuinely sustainable rail system
Ondrej Skuta, Head of Sales, Ingeteam
May 1411:30
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UKTram Rising Stars Group
Skills Hub
- Bringing together early-career professionals from across light rail and tram systems
- Sharing experiences, challenges, and perspectives from the next generation of the sector
- Exploring skills, development pathways, and future opportunities in urban rail
May 1411:50
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Panel: Using data and digital tools to improve operational performance
Digital Innovation
- Using data and real-time insights to understand asset condition and performance
- Improving maintenance decisions through monitoring, analytics and predictive tools
- Extending asset life while reducing disruption, cost and safety risk
Rachel Pope, Head of Digital Strategy & Design, LNER
Gabriel Stroud, AssessTech
May 1412:10
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Railway Children Networking Meet Up
Networking: Partner Lounge
- Connecting rail organisations, charities and partners working on safeguarding and social impact
- Exploring opportunities for collaboration to better protect vulnerable people around the railway
- Sharing priorities and ideas to strengthen long-term partnerships across the industry
May 1412:10
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Panel: Delivering major rail infrastructure: Lessons from the UK’s flagship projects
Network Vision
- Sharing lessons from delivering the UK’s largest rail infrastructure projects
- Understanding what drives successful programme delivery at scale
- Exploring how major projects can leave lasting value for regions and communities
Mike Brinkley, Infrastructure Director, Network Rail
May 1412:10
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Improving the passenger journey by building a modern and reliable railway
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Improving reliability and day-to-day performance to rebuild passenger confidence
- Modernising infrastructure, fleets and operations to support smoother journeys
- Connecting investment, operations and customer experience to deliver consistent outcomes
Richard Allan, Managing Director, Chiltern Railways
May 1412:10
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Re-energising the network: Power, grid capacity and the future of electrification
Sustainable Rail
- The role of power supply and grid capacity in enabling rail electrification
- Constraints and opportunities shaping the next phase of network electrification
- Aligning infrastructure, energy planning, and investment to support a resilient rail network
May 1412:20
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Case Study: Collaborative delivery on major UK rail upgrades
Sustainable Rail
- How collaboration across clients, contractors, and supply chains unlocks delivery
- Lessons from aligning incentives, risk, and accountability on complex upgrades
- What major rail projects reveal about scaling partnership-led delivery
May 1412:30
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Integrating track and train through rail reform, and joining up transport modes through devolution in the Midlands
Network Vision
- Examining how rail reform can better align track and train to improve outcomes for passengers and freight
- Understanding the role of devolution in shaping joined-up transport planning and decision-making
- Exploring how regional collaboration can support more integrated, efficient transport networks
Paul Plummer, Professor Emeritus, Lead, University of Birmingham, BCRRE, UKRRIN
May 1412:30
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Signalling and train control innovation
Digital Innovation
- Modernising signalling and train control to improve safety, capacity and reliability
- Exploring how digital and automated systems are changing network operations
- Managing the transition from legacy systems to next-generation control technologies
David Choda, Principal Engineer, Network Rail
May 1412:30
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Customer excellence: Lessons from the UK’s light rail network
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Learning from light rail operators to improve reliability, simplicity and customer satisfaction
- Applying proven approaches from light rail to the wider national rail network
- Designing services and stations around passenger needs, not just infrastructure
James Hammett, Managing Director, UKTram
May 1412:40
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Embedding ESG in rail: Moving from compliance to impact
Sustainable Rail
- Shifting ESG from a reporting exercise to a driver of real-world outcomes
- Embedding environmental and social impact into rail planning and delivery
- Measuring what matters: linking ESG goals to long-term value and resilience
May 1412:50
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Investing in stations and interchanges
Network Vision
Huw Edwards, Delivery Director - Stations & Placemaking, HS2
May 1412:50
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From pilots to the core network: Why digital innovation struggles to scale in UK rail
Digital Innovation
- Identifying why digital trials and pilots often fail to translate into large-scale deployment across the rail network
- Exploring the barriers to scaling innovation, from assurance and procurement to culture, skills, and governance
- Examining how operators, infrastructure owners, suppliers, and regulators can better align to embed digital solutions at pace and with confidence
May 1412:50
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Panel: Earning passenger confidence through reliability and performance
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Improving punctuality and service consistency as the foundation of passenger trust
- Aligning operators, infrastructure managers and supply chain to deliver reliable outcomes
- Using performance data and operational insight to rebuild confidence in day-to-day travel
Sarah Higgins, Operations Director, Transport for Wales
Richard Allan, Managing Director, Chiltern Railways
Daryn McCombe, Director of Performance and Train Service Delivery, Network Rail
Afra Hope, Commercial Growth Manager, Northern
Sarah Heywood, Digital Service Lead, London North Eastern Railway
May 1413:00
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Restoring nature along the line with biodiversity net gain in action
Sustainable Rail
- How rail projects can actively restore habitats and support wildlife corridors
- Turning biodiversity net gain from policy into practical delivery on the ground
- Balancing infrastructure, land use, and long-term environmental outcomes
May 1413:10
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Panel: Regional leadership in transport: Lessons from the UK's devolved networks
Network Vision
- Sharing lessons from devolved transport models across the UK and how regional leadership is shaping rail outcomes
- Exploring how local decision-making can support better integration between rail, other modes, and wider regional priorities
- Understanding the challenges and opportunities of delivering consistent national outcomes through devolved networks
Paul Plummer, Professor Emeritus, Lead, University of Birmingham, BCRRE, UKRRIN
May 1413:30
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Keynote address: Putting passengers first: Delivering a network that works for everyone
Keynotes
- Focusing the railway on passenger needs, trust and everyday experience
- Aligning policy, operations and investment to deliver consistent outcomes
- Exploring how the whole system can work together to serve all users better
May 1413:50
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Keynote panel: Diversity in the workforce
Keynotes
- Building a workforce that reflects the communities the railway serves
- Attracting, retaining and developing talent across all parts of the industry
- Creating inclusive cultures that support long-term performance and resilience
May 1414:30
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Chartered Institute of Railway Operators Networking Session
Networking: Partner Lounge
- An opportunity to connect with peers working in railway operations and service delivery
- Open discussion around shared challenges, experiences, and best practice
- Informal networking to build relationships across operators, organisations, and the wider rail community
May 1414:30
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5G on the move: Delivering high-speed connectivity for UK Rail
Digital Innovation
- Enabling reliable, high-capacity connectivity across trains, stations and trackside
- Supporting digital operations, passenger services and real-time data use
- Overcoming deployment, coverage and integration challenges on a live railway
May 1414:30
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Building green corridors to deliver a sustainable future for freight rail
Passenger & Freight Futures
- The role of rail freight corridors in supporting decarbonisation and resilience
- Infrastructure, operations, and planning needed to enable greener freight movement
- Aligning policy, investment, and industry action to scale sustainable freight rail
May 1414:30
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Who owns the carbon? Defining accountability across the rail supply chain
Sustainable Rail
- Where carbon responsibility sits across clients, contractors, and suppliers
- The gaps between reporting, ownership, and real emissions reduction
- How clearer accountability can drive better decisions across the supply chain
May 1414:50
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Enabling integration across transport modes through devolution in the Midlands
Network Vision
- Enabling better integration across transport modes through devolution
- Strengthening regional decision-making to support joined-up rail delivery
- Connecting rail investment with wider local growth priorities
Das Mootanah, Director of Metro / Light Rail, West Midlands Combined Authority
May 1414:50
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Start-up pitches – Rail tech in the spotlight
Digital Innovation
- Showcasing emerging rail technologies and start-ups solving real industry challenges
- Connecting innovators with operators, infrastructure owners and investors
- Exploring how new ideas move from pilot stage to deployment on the network
May 1414:50
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Keeping Britain moving: The next phase of passenger integration
Passenger & Freight Futures
- Improving how passengers experience rail across services, operators, and journeys
- The role of coordination and integration in delivering reliability and confidence
- What needs to evolve to support a more connected passenger network
Paul Smith, Head of Revenue Strategy and Optimisation, LNER
May 1414:50
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Safe by design: Embedding construction safety from planning to delivery
Sustainable Rail
- Designing out risk early rather than managing it on site
- Linking planning decisions to safer construction outcomes
- Building a safety culture that runs from concept through delivery
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