Future of Rail: Integrated Transport
Integrated transport networks are continuing to grow across the country. Rail and light rail are a key part of this, but buses and active travel also play an important role. This event will look at rail as part of a system, and how this system can come together to drive economic and social benefits.
Agenda
10:00 - Registrations and Networking
11:00 - Morning session
Welcomes:
- Richard Carr, Technical & Innovation Director, RIA
- Max Sugarman, CEO, ITS UK
- Ben Plowden, CEO, Campaign for Better Transport (Event Chair)
Keynote: Department for Transport (TBC): The Integrated National Transport Strategy
Keynote: Nicola Kane, Director, Steer: What does vision-lead planning mean for the railway industry?
Panel Discussion: Success, strategies and goals for integrated transport
- Jo Clayton, Head of Planning and Placemaking, Active Travel England
- John Birtwhistle, Head of Policy, First Bus
- Richard Marwood, Bus Programme Director, Transport for Wales
- Dave Haskins, Strategic Head of Major Projects, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Network Rail - speaker TBC
Keynote: Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester
12:45 - Networking Lunch
13:45 - Afternoon Session
Panel Discussion: The role of MaaS in an integrated transport system (Chaired by ITS UK)
- Jorgen Pedersen, Total Transport Consultants
- Adrian Ulisse, Transit Partnerships Lead - Global, Uber
- Erika Vincent, CEO, MaaStran
- Further panellists TBC
Panel Discussion: The wider benefits of Integrated Transport
- Andrew Bradley, Net Zero Travel and Transport Lead, NHS England
- Clare Kingswood, Policy & Commercial Development Director, First Group
- David Carter, Projects Director, Systra
- Harry Gray, Steering Group Member, Walk Ride GM
- Michael Solomon Williams, Head of Campaigns, CfBT
16:00 - Event close
About the Future of Rail Series
In RIA’s 150th year, and marking the 200th anniversary of the railway, the RIA Future of Rail series leads and shapes the national debate on the future of the rail sector. Through a programme of dynamic events held across the UK, this series tackles some of the rail industry's most pressing topics, from demand and investment to devolution and exports.
With themes including Demand, Rail Reform, Decarbonisation & Climate Adaptation, Integrated Transport, Investment, Stations, Devolution, Exports, and Whole System Planning, the series brings together thought leaders and industry experts to explore innovative solutions that benefit the sector and the country as a whole. Free for RIA members, these events provide a unique platform for fresh ideas, evidence-based insights, and strategic discussions.
RIA actively invites contributions from organisations with pioneering perspectives and research to shape the conversation, drive progress, and inspire meaningful change for the future of rail.