Registration and refreshments
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
Speaker:
Maggie Simpson OBE.
Director General.
Rail Freight Group.
Part 1: Reform and rail freight in 2024
09:40 to
13:40
Network Rail update and plans for the freight network
09:40 to
10:05
- Supporting freight growth
- Plans for investment in freight in CP7
Speaker:
Guy Bates.
Head of Freight Development.
Network Rail Freight Team.
Panel discussion: How can we create the right conditions for rail freight growth?
10:05 to
10:55
- Implications of rail reform on rail freight
- How will freight fit into the future structure of rail?
- What is needed to support the growth and development of the freight sector?
Speakers:
Geraint Evans.
Chief Executive.
UK Major Ports Group.
Rachel Scott.
Partner.
Addleshaw Goddard.
Andrea Pearson OBE.
Deputy Director International Rail and Rail Freight.
Department for Transport.
Guy Bates.
Head of Freight Development.
Network Rail Freight Team.
Morning refreshments
10:55 to
11:25
ORR update: Supporting rail freight growth and development
11:25 to
11:50
Speaker:
John Larkinson.
Chief Executive.
Office of Rail and Road.
Operator update: priorities and plans for development
11:50 to
12:15
- Development plans and what is needed to deliver these
- Implementing plans with uncertainty in rail sector
Speaker:
Tim Shoveller.
Chief Executive Officer.
Freightliner.
RSSB’s contribution to helping meet the freight growth target
12:15 to
12:40
- Where can the research be applied to freight?
Speaker:
Mark Phillips.
Chief Executive Officer.
RSSB.
Networking lunch
12:40 to
13:40
Part 2: Responding to changing trade patterns and developing supply chains
13:40 to
15:10
Supporting supply chain development by onward transfer of rail freight
13:40 to
14:10
- Developing facilities at ports
- Supporting improved rail links
- Role of technology in evolving supply chains - implementing a joined up approach
Speakers:
Mark Hooper.
Director of Rail & Containers.
Solent Stevedores.
John Trenchard.
Vice President Commercial & Supply Chain.
DP World.
Freight crime: a focus on topical issues in rail
14:10 to
14:40
- Where are potential risks and possible consequences?
Speaker:
Oscar Egerström.
Underwriter, Digital Lead, Director.
TT Club.
Afternoon refreshments
14:40 to
15:10
Part 3: Growth and development opportunities for rail freight
15:10 to
16:10
Panel discussion: Identifying and achieving growth – where are best opportunities and areas for investment?
15:10 to
15:55
- Emerging marketing and areas to support
- Plans for development in 2025
- What is needed to support rail freight growth?
- Learning from challenges faced in 2024
Speakers:
George Witter.
Business Development Manager.
GB Railfreight.
Phil Read.
Managing Director.
Varamis Rail.
Robert McIlveen.
Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs.
Mineral Products Association.
Chair’s closing remarks
15:55 to
16:10
Close of conference and networking drinks
16:10 to
17:30