Connecting & sustaining communities
Manchester, Wednesday 11 October
Time
In-person event: 8.30am - 11.30am | Online event: 9am - 10.30am
About the session
Britain’s transport system seeks to connect communities and people with employment, education, health and wellbeing opportunities. But what is the optimal role for rail within that transport system? How should we prioritise finite resources and energies to best effect? What contribution can the existing rail network make to delivering new and more sustainable communities? Join us to hear practical and actionable insights from our industry-leading panel.
Hosted by Richard Harper, Director and Rail Lead, Steer.
Meet the experts

Vernon Everitt
Transport Commissioner, Greater Manchester

Tricia Williams
COO and Managing Director (designate), Northern

Paul McMahon
Director, Planning & Regulation, Network Rail

Dan Coles
Director, Community Rail Network

Martin Tugwell
CEO, Transport for the North