20TH SEPTEMBER - 3RD OCTOBER 2011
This year Transport Times is collaborating with FirstGroup and Bechtel to produce Rail Fringe events at all three main political party conferences. All fringe events are free of charge and are located outside the secure zone so attendees will not require a pass to attend. Refreshments will be served
This event will discuss how Britain's Train Operating Companies, Freight Operating Companies and Network Rail can work together to enact the recommendations contained in the McNulty Rail Value for Money Study and produce a more efficient cost base for the industry, thereby delivering a higher performing and sustainable railway network for rail users and taxpayers. Discussion will also look at the ways that High Speed Rail can deliver capacity solutions for Britain’s growing railway.
Labour
Wed 28 Sep, 13.15-14.30 Hilton Hotel, Grace Suite 2, 3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW
Speakers:
Maria Eagle MP, Shadow Transport Secretary;
Lawrie Quinn, Delivery Manager - Rail Projects, Bechtel (Chair);
Professor David Begg, Chief Executive, Transport Times;
Hugh Clancy, Commercial Director, FirstGroup
Conservative
Monday 3rd Oct, 17.30-18.30 Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Richter Suite, Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP
Speakers:
Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport;
Professor David Begg, Chief Executive, Transport Times (Chair);
Tom McCarthy, Managing Director Rail, Bechtel;
Hugh Clancy, Commercial Director, FirstGroup