2023 Agenda

Day 1: 21 June
Day 2: 22 June

10:30 – 11:00	Next Steps in Rail Regulation: PR23 and beyond 10:30 – 11:00 • ORR’s role in rail reform • PR23 draft determination • Train service performance • Safety over the last year Speakers John Larkinson Chief Executive ORR (Office of Rail & Road)
11:15 – 11:45	Where next? The future of British Railways with Andrew Haines 11:15 – 11:45 Andrew Haines, Network Rail Chief Executive and Great British Railways Transition Team Lead, joins Nigel Harris to share his views on the coming months and years for Britain’s railways. Including: How do we rebuild the railways from three years of uncertainty and disruption? The path to reform – creating Great British Railways. How can the railway better meet the needs of its customers? Speakers Andrew Haines Chief Executive Network Rail
12:00 – 12:30	Digital signalling: the next generation railway 12:00 – 12:30 Digital signalling is a centrepiece of a 21st century railway. It offers a safer, higher performing, more resilient, more efficient, better skilled, more productive, and greener railway that works better for passengers, users and taxpayers. The East Coast Digital Programme has brought together Network Rail, operators, suppliers and Government in a pioneering industry and commercial partnership to deliver the introduction of digital signalling to the southern part of the East Coast Main Line. A panel led by James Webster, Director of Systems Integration at Atkins, will explore how the open boundary and user centric approach is generating innovation and building the capability and experience required for the first ever transition to digital signalling to an intercity main line in Britain. Speakers James Webster Director of Systems Integration Atkins Oliver Turner Head of ERTMS Govia Thameslink Railway Kathryn Oldale Head of Strategy, Policy & Communications DB Cargo
13:15 – 13:45	Update on HS2: Overview and insights 13:15 – 13:45 A progress update on HS2, highlighting milestone achievements and gathering momentum ‘on the ground’ building HS2. Mark will also reflect on some of the lessons learned so far from building Britain’s new high-speed railway. Speakers Mark Thurston Chief Executive Officer HS2
14:00 – 14:30	Why diversity & inclusion matters. Understanding the barriers women face in your organisation. 14:00 – 14:30 With a strong reputation for delivery and getting the best from people, Emma heads up Story Plant, providing specialist operated road rail vehicles to the U.K. railway industry. Emma shares insights in to some of the issues that women may encounter in their career. She provides tips for dealing with these issues effectively and productively. Speakers Emma Porter Managing Director Story Plant Devyani Gupta Director PWC Consulting

10:00 – 10:30	Innovations that deliver benefits today and tomorrow – the supply chain perspective 10:00 – 10:30 From digital to advanced materials, from new practices in design, planning and delivery to new approach to maintenance and renewals – the UK railway industry is innovating every day and the Railway Industry Association will share examples of cutting edge innovation from its members. Speakers Milda Manomaityte Innovation Director RIA (Railway Industry Association)
10:45 – 11:15	In conversation with the Rail Minister 10:45 – 11:15 In conversation with the Rail Minister Speakers Huw Merriman MP, Minister of State Department for Transport
11:15 – 11:45	Rail Reform as a catalyst for the future with Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill 11:15 – 11:45 Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Chair of Network Rail, will deliver a speech about the challenges facing the railway, how plans for reform will boost innovation across the industry, and how Great British Railways will help to focus the industry on delivering what passengers need. Lord Hendy will also discuss plans for the 200th anniversary of the railway in 2025. Speakers Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill Chairman Network Rail
12:00 – 12:30	H&S Challenges going forward and in CP7 12:00 – 12:30 For 15 years, ORR has had a vision of zero industry caused fatalities and reducing risk, achieved by moving towards excellence in Health and Safety Management. This is not about gold plating but about doing the right thing and continuous improvement. To help the sector achieve this, we developed the Risk Management Maturity Model and worked with the sector to improve it. Going forward the presentation will focus on key areas I feel the sector should focus on, the financial difficulties the industry faces and the significant organisational changes many parts of the sector are headed towards. Speakers Ian Prosser Director of Railway Safety and HM Chief Inspector of Railways ORR (Office of Rail & Road)
13:15 – 13:45	Commercially Enabling Control Period 7 Delivery 13:15 – 13:45 Network Rail’s Commercial & Procurement team share a summary of the commercial approaches being taken across the company, for delivery in Control Period 7. These include new and innovative contracts to drive improved value for money. Speakers Jonathan Curtis Procurement Operations Director Network Rail Ripesh Patel Commercial & Procurement Strategy Director Network Rail
14:00 – 14:30	Aerial Derived Data – Reaching New Heights 14:00 – 14:30 A look at the many new use cases for drone use within the rail industry, the challenges and opportunities of the BVLOS journey as well as an overview of our new camera system (MACS) that will offer a superior level of details and with AI be able to produce an end product that will benefit a multitude of user groups. Speakers Rikke Carmichael Head of Air Operations Network Rail Air Operations Bradley Sparkes National Drone Manager Network Rail Air Operations Sean Leahy National Aerial Survey Specialist Network Rail Air Operations