Not only has the railway had to contend with a pandemic, but it was already embarking on a new structure following the Williams Review. As such, every part of the industry needs imagination, invention, and a reboot to ensure that the whole is fit for purpose for a post-pandemic world under Great British Railways.
The National Rail Recovery Conference:
It was the event to contribute to that debate and take part in some of the most important discussions our industry has needed to have in decades. Attendees heard from top-level keynote speakers and industry experts, participated in live Q&A sessions and tailored their experience to the topics of most interest to them through the daily breakout sessions.
Executives, Strategic heads and Operators
Regulators, Government bodies and Consultants
Contractors/suppliers
Infrastructure Managers
“We’re going through what is going to be amongst the most fundamental changes in the rail industry in three decades. The conference gives us the opportunity to share and to be challenged on what we’re doing, so that we are bringing new thinking.”
“This is a great opportunity to listen to people, to understand what’s going on in different parts of the sector and to engage with our colleagues.”
“What’s great about this event is finally we’ve got a room full of people coming together in one place to talk face-to-face about all the issues that matter, not just the Government’s agenda, not just the private sector’s agenda but the whole of the rail sector’s agenda. I think it’s brilliant.”
“Rail is a very important sector from the point of view of investment and how much it costs, but it’s also absolutely crucial for moving people and freight around this country.”
“We’re recovering from the pandemic. There’s lots of different things going on, lots of new travel patterns we need to understand and I’m responsible for developing a long term strategy so it’s important that I learn and listen from the wider group of people that are here today.”
“The railway is going through huge amounts of change - the sector reform agenda is important, exciting and actually very difficult. We want to be in the room, helping the industry through that process, and today’s a great day to talk to people and be part of that.”
