Registration and refreshments
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
Speaker:
Matthew Lott.
Co-Chair.
CILT's Northwest Committee.
Part 1: The latest updates on devolution, timelines for transport development, and securing investment
09:40 to
11:45
Panel Discussion: Building the case for transport infrastructure investment in the North – demonstrating the need and viability of essential projects
09:40 to
10:25
- Best methods to assess the economic and social value of proposed schemes – implementing an evidence based approach
- How can income be generated locally to feed the pipeline of investment?
- Exploring innovative partnerships models
- What can be done to increase investors’ confidence in successful project development?
Speakers:
Dan Mansfield.
Director - Transport, Local Authority Advisory and Lending.
National Wealth Fund.
Chris Whitehouse.
Technical Director.
WSP.
Simon Taylor.
Principal Programme Sponsor – Manchester.
Network Rail.
Delivering Transport for the North’s vision – the latest insights on planned upgrades and future development
10:25 to
10:50
- TfN’s Strategic Transport Plan - priorities and timelines
- How is Northern Powerhouse Rail being delivered? Next steps and new rail lines proposed
- Establishing an efficient freight system across the North to connect critical economic sectors
Speaker:
Rachel Ford.
Interim Strategy Director.
Transport for the North.
Morning refreshments and networking
10:50 to
11:20
Major schemes that are enhancing connectivity across the road network in the North
11:20 to
11:45
- The progress with the A66 TransPennine Route Upgrade
- Maintaining existing assets - improvements for easing bottlenecks and enabling greater capacity
- Increasing connectivity between rural and urban centres – ensuring faster travel times
Speaker:
Tom Gifford.
Regional Sponsor – A66 Northern TransPennine Upgrade.
National Highways.
Part 2: Delivering a joined up transport network that promotes widespread area growth
11:45 to
14:45
Panel Discussion: What does an integrated transport approach look like for the North? Creating a multimodal system to maximise the region’s economic potential
11:45 to
12:30
- Developing a roadmap to link different transport options into a single network
- Implementing an integrated ticketing system to allow passenger to easily move across various transport modes
- What are the advantages of joined up transport plan? How can these be effectively achieved?
- What is the strategic role of ports and airports in transforming the North into a key gateway?
Speakers:
Helen Ellerton.
Head of Transport Policy.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Dr Alexander Roy.
Head of Policy Strategy.
Manchester Airports Group.
Paul Welford.
Major Projects Director.
Nexus.
Networking lunch
12:30 to
13:30
Planning for transport and associated development – establishing effective models for achieving project success
13:30 to
13:55
- Key steps to consider when delivering transport infrastructure – from scheme formulation to consenting and construction
- Successful examples of collaboration between the public and private sector
- Engaging key stakeholders to increase speed of delivery
Speaker:
Ross Corser.
Senior Associate.
Pinsent Masons.
Delivering the new Northumberland and Leamside Railway Lines and their associated economic growth corridors
13:55 to
14:20
Speaker:
Ian Freshwater.
Senior Project Manager.
The North East Combined Authority.
Best approaches to enabling decarbonisation of transport hubs and surrounding infrastructure
14:20 to
14:45
- Integrating active travel into development – achieving net zero cities centres
- What new infrastructure is required to accommodate sustainable travel?
- The progress with transport electrification and alternative fuels
Speaker:
Julian Ridge.
Strategic Transport Planning Lead.
City of York Council.
Afternoon refreshments and networking
14:45 to
15:15
Part 3: Enhancing regional areas across the North by developing key transport schemes – unlocking strategic placemaking and city regeneration
15:15 to
16:30
How can effective placemaking unlock new property and commercial opportunities?
15:15 to
15:40
- Releasing land around rail stations to leverage underused assets
- Developing adaptive infrastructure based on local needs and population density
- Optimising the development of new homes around transport infrastructure
- Designing integrated spaces that attract new businesses and services
Speaker:
Mark Edwards.
Development Director.
Capital&Centric.
The role of transport in transforming city centres and improving the urban realm
15:40 to
16:05
- Transport infrastructure as a cornerstone of town regeneration – new strategic sites for development
- Strategies for revitalizing public spaces and enhancing quality of life
- Implementing a transit-oriented approach when planning new housing
- Balancing economic growth and affordability to prevent displacement
Speaker:
Dr Saira Ali.
Team Leader, Landscape Design and Conservation Team.
City of Bradford Metropolitan Council.
Case study: Overcoming key challenges faced when carrying out transport and regeneration schemes
16:05 to
16:30
- Identifying barriers to project implementation and solutions to overcome them
- Balancing different priorities to achieve common goals and accelerate development
- Ensuring transport networks remain operational during large-scale upgrades
Speaker:
Chris Nutton.
Major Projects & TRU Director.
TransPennine Express.
Chair’s closing remarks
16:30 to
16:40
Close of conference and networking drinks
16:40 to
17:45