Registration and refreshments
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
Speaker:
Jonathan Chatfield.
Head of Railway Strategy & Policy.
Rail Delivery Group.
Part 1: Changing role of stations and plans for development
09:40 to
12:05
Panel Discussion: Responding to changing passenger trends to improve customer experience
09:40 to
10:25
- Changing travel context – new passenger trends, demographics and potential new markets
- Encouraging people onto railways – improving customer experience
- The changing role of stations – what facilities should be provided?
- Long term planning in the face of uncertainty
Speakers:
Dave Haskins.
Interim Director – Transport Policy and Delivery.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Verinder Supria.
Head of Passenger Strategy - Anglia.
Network Rail.
Stephen Bond.
Head of Future Retailing.
Northern.
Meeting the changing needs of stations – the role of stations in wider economic growth
10:25 to
10:50
- Where are the current development opportunities and future plans?
- Ensuring development of stations and value for surrounding areas
- Getting land use and transport planning working in parallel
Speaker:
Robin Dobson.
Group Property Director.
Network Rail.
Morning refreshments
10:50 to
11:20
Updates on regional development projects: Opportunities for station development and growth around the UK
11:20 to
12:05
10 minute updates from each speaker on developments in their area
- Using stations to support regional economic growth
- Challenges facing developments in different parts of the UK
- Opportunities for regional regeneration and development around stations
- Successfully engaging with communities in local areas
Speakers:
David Worsley.
Rail Strategy Manager.
Transport for the North.
Liam Brooker.
Programme Sponsor.
West Midlands Rail Executive.
Part 2: Securing funding and maximising opportunities for development
12:05 to
14:20
Securing funding for station development – different options and models
12:05 to
12:30
- Investment and funding models for new stations and new projects
- Case studies of recent investments
- How to develop a viable product at a minimum cost
Speakers:
Christian Irwin.
Rail Investment Centre of Excellence Director.
Network Rail.
Mike Smith.
Restoring Your Railway Programme Director.
Network Rail.
Placemaking around stations – unlocking opportunities for wider development
12:30 to
12:55
- What are the current opportunities for development around stations?
- Asset Management and land redevelopment
- Delivering housing and commercial developments around stations – what opportunities are available?
Speaker:
Andrew Atkins.
Development Director.
Solum Regeneration JV.
Networking lunch
12:55 to
13:55
Finding value in and around transport assets – what contributions can these schemes make to our town centres?
13:55 to
14:20
- An introduction to TTLP, TfL’s wholly owned commercial property company, and its priorities;
- Driving the best possible outcomes from TfL sites for Londoners;
- How TTLP approaches development in connection with our infrastructure assets in town centre locations
Speaker:
Alexandra Jezeph.
Senior Property Development Manager,.
Transport for London.
Part 3: Practical lessons for station development – moving projects from concept towards delivery
14:20 to
17:25
Panel discussion: Improving collaboration between different stakeholders – effectively planning and reaching project objectives together
14:20 to
15:05
- Effectively engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and the wider community
- Moving projects from concept to delivery – reaching a consensus on divided issues
- Common mistakes when projects don’t work collaboratively
Speakers:
Amy Harhoff.
Corporate Director Regeneration Economy and Growth.
Durham County Council.
Benji Deane.
Infrastructure Programmes Manager.
Govia Thameslink Railway.
Anna Heaton.
Partner, Real Estate and Co-head of Transport.
Addleshaw Goddard.
Improving accessibility in stations
15:05 to
15:30
- How can stations promote inclusivity and accessibility?
- Challenges of trying to incorporate accessible projects into existing infrastructure
- Innovations that are improving station access
Speaker:
Caroline Eglinton.
Head of Inclusion.
East West Railway Company.
Afternoon refreshments
15:30 to
16:00
Developing stations as sustainable multi-modal hubs
16:00 to
16:25
- Supporting onward transfer – providing better connectivity between stations and the wider community
- Creating bespoke hubs based on community expectations and needs
- Improving sustainability by providing low carbon transport options
- Ensuring safety of e-mobile transport options
Speaker:
Simon Elliott.
Head of Rail Programme.
Transport for Greater Manchester.
The future of station design - making stations more attractive to people and communities
16:25 to
16:50
- Planning now for long term infrastructure – what needs to be considered?
- Connecting place and public realm
- Increasing the attractiveness of the rail sector to new demographics
- Bridging the gap between station design and practicality
Speaker:
Kay Hughes.
Design Director.
HS2.
Case study
16:50 to
17:15
- Learning lessons from the challenges faced by different developments
- Working with tight resources and stringent timelines
Speaker:
Duncan McAllister.
Head of Belfast Transport Hub and Weavers Cross Programmes.
Translink.
Chair’s closing remarks
17:15 to
17:25
Close of conference and networking drinks
17:25 to
18:30