KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Delivering a new Strategic Transport Plan to drive major improvements throughout the North of England
Creating plans to provide rapid, reliable and resilient rail links between our major towns and cities
Investing in lines, stations, services and franchises which will deliver greater connectivity, capacity and cost effectiveness
Next steps and priorities for delivering the Transport Plan
Reinforcing the major road networks across the North of England
Integrating smart travel technology into existing and new transport developments
Jonathan Spruce
Interim Director of Strategy
Transport for the North
10:10
Latest transport improvement plans that will unlock connectivity and growth in the region
Unlocking investment for sustainable growth and housing
Plans for further transport development
The importance of transport in supporting new housing delivery
Latest overview of the plans for transport infrastructure delivery
Nicola Kane
Head of Strategic Planning and Research
Transport for Greater Manchester
Anna-Jane Hunter
Director, North of England Rail
Network Rail
10:50
Morning refreshments
11:20
LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT UPDATE: Revealing the new terminal extension and the wider growth opportunities this creates
What to expect from the terminal expansion?
Improving sustainability at the airport
Remodelling the existing terminal
Update on plans for the extension
Phil Forster
Corporate and External Affairs Manager
Leeds Bradford Airport
11:50
Plans for improving connectivity and congestion on the roads
Delivering major infrastructure upgrades to support housing growth
Tackling road congestion - the priorities for solving congestion
12:20
HS2 UPDATE: Planning for phase 2 and the growth benefits the project creates
Latest updated timelines for delivery
Finalising the route – the extensions to Manchester and Leeds
Boosting jobs, housing and economic growth
Driving growth to the region with HS2
Lorna Pimlott
Director of Sponsorship & Policy, Phase 2
HS2
12:50
Networking Lunch
13:50
TYNE AND WEAR METRO UPDATE
14:20
Northern Powerhouse Rail: How the project will transport the northern economy and meet the needs of people and businesses
Ensuring a faster and more frequent rail connectivity between the North’s main centres and Manchester Airport
Next steps for Northern Powerhouse Rail
Understanding the role of Northern Powerhouse Rail in regenerating the region
Delivering new jobs, new homes and new opportunities to the North of England
Linking international, national, regional and local services though an integrated transport hub
Henri Murison
Director
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership
14:50
TransPennine upgrade: Delivering a better and upgraded route in the North
Update on the plans for the TransPennine route
Unlocking regional growth through infrastructure improvements
Using track realignment to improve line speeds, which deliver the quickest passenger benefits and unlock capacity
Next steps and priorities for the route
Prospects for electrification of the route
15:20
Afternoon refreshments
15:50
Overcoming the major challenges and barriers when planning and delivering transport infrastructure improvements
Kathryn Jump
Partner
Shoosmiths
16:20
PANEL DISCUSSION: Promoting infrastructure delivery in the North as one of the key solutions to increasing the region’s economic growth – the challenges and opportunities ahead
Unlocking the economic potential of the North through improved transport and connectivity
How to focus on the growth areas that can profit the North as a whole
Taking steps to prepare for Brexit in the transport industry
Does the lack of skilled young workers affect the delivery of new planned projects?
What more needs to be done to enable regional growth?
Discovering new areas due to benefit from investment
