Franchising Stage
One of the three stages for Accelerate: Rail | 19 March 2019, London
Key issues shaping TOC strategy – franchising, rolling-stock and devolution
This stage allows you to consider the possibilities inherent in the government’s Rail Review, and how it will shake up the franchising system. Could LNER provide a realistic and sustainable model applicable to other franchises when they come up for renewal? The two leading figures working on LNER, David Horne and Rob McIntosh, will discuss its merits and significance for the wider rail industry.
Also, you will examine changes in the rolling-stock market, including the rise of hybrid technologies, and learn from those with experience of managing fleet renewal.
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What’s on
Welcome
08.15
Breakfast Roundtable
09.00
Welcome Address and Chair’s opening remarks
Session One: Strengthening the system through reform
09.10
Interview| Andrew Haines, Chief Executive Network Rail
Andrew joined Network Rail in the midst of timetabling, financial and public perception difficulties, tasked with improving operational efficiency and reliability for passengers. In this short address followed by an interview, Andrew will outline his plans for putting the interests of passengers and freight at the heart of everything Network Rail does.
09.30
An update on the Williams Review: critically assessing all parts of the industry
Keith Williams, Chair, Williams Rail Review
10.00
A bright future: successfully managing change
10.20
Entering a new control period: holding Network Rail to account
• Explaining the ORR’s final determination on CP6
• Ensuring devolution is embedded: the regulator’s perspective
• What can be learnt from the findings of the timetabling inquiry?
• Protecting the interests of passengers: working together to improve
Declan Collier, Chair, Office of Rail and Road
10.40
Leaders’ forum
Reforming rail to rebuild trust and improve performance
• Reputation: what was the impact of the timetabling failure?
• Appetite for change: hopes for the DfT’s Rail Review
• Accelerating devolution: a new vision for the structure of UK rail
• Putting passengers and freight first: improving day-to-day performance on a congested network
• How can the public and private sectors work together to optimise rail?
• What lessons can be garnered from other transport industries, in the UK and abroad?
Andrew Haines, Chief Executive, Network Rail
Ruth Hannant, Director General – Rail Group, Department for Transport
Declan Collier, Chair, Office of Rail and Road
Mary Hewitt, Strategy & Policy Director, Arriva
Steve Montgomery, Managing Director – Rail, First Group
Alistair Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, Keolis
Session two: Shaking up the Franchising System
11.50
Hopes for the Williams Review: critically assessing all parts of the industry
• Allaying public anger: time for genuine change
• Demanding transformation: how can the rail industry support regional ambitions?
• What is the best possible outcome for Local Transport Authorities from the Rail Review?
• Unlocking greater value and increased investment through a refreshed franchising system
Dave Pearson, Director – Transport Services, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
12.10
Making the case for increased flexibility and re-distributed risk in the franchising system
12.35
In conversation | LNER
A fresh perspective: lessons from the frontline of change
Having taken over the running of the East Coast Mainline service in a temporary renationalisation in summer 2018, LNER offers an interesting, alternative model. David and Rob will bring their differing perspectives to discuss LNER’s journey and its significance for the wider rail industry.
David Horne, Managing Director, London North Eastern Railway
Rob McIntosh, Route Managing Director, LNE&EM, Network Rail
Session Three: Rolling stock fit for the modern railway
14.20
Case study | Chiltern
Delivering innovative rolling-stock: adopting hybrid technologies
In the face of stalled electrification there is a continuing need for diesel trains, but how can these be modernised in order to improve efficiency and reduce emissions? Matthew will discuss the opportunities of hybrid technology in meeting these challenges, drawing on his experience at Chiltern which operates an entirely diesel fleet.
Matthew Prosser, Engineering & Safety Director, Chiltern Railways
14.35
Standing out from the crowd: building the next generation of trains
15.00
Panel discussion
All change: managing fleet renewal
• How sustainable is the government’s emphasis on putting new trains on the network?
• To what extent is the interplay between franchising and rolling stock tenable?
• How has electrification shaped the rolling-stock market?
• How can the industry tackle the surplus of idle off-lease trains?
• What is the future of rolling-stock financing?
• What is the role of traditional ROSCOs in an altered rolling-stock market?
• To what extent does improved passenger experience override the difficulties and cost of extensive fleet renewal?
Chris Ham, Head of Rolling Stock Procurement, HS2
Syeda Ghufran, Engineering Director, ScotRail
Mark Swindell, Chief Executive Officer, Rock Rail Infrastructure
Mary Grant, Chief Executive Officer, Porterbrook
15.30
Spotlight on devolution
Assessing the extent and success of devolution
Here we present perspectives from three areas of the UK, sharing their journeys as independent transport voices – what they have achieved thus far within rail and future planned projects as devolution gains pace.
Followed by joint Q+A
Wales
James Price, Chief Executive Officer, Transport for Wales
The North
Barry White, Chief Executive, Transport for the North
Scotland
Lawrence Shackman, Head of Rail Projects & Technical Services, Transport Scotland
Becoming a world leader in integrated transport
16.45
Meet & Greet
Inspiration for change: forging rail’s path towards modern mobility
With the growth of possibilities such as Mobility as a Service and connected vehicles, the transport industry and passenger’s interaction with it is rapidly evolving. In this session multiple pioneering speakers will simultaneously share their respective organisations’ visions to drive forward integrated transport in the UK, and outline rail’s critical role. In order to stimulate thought around this important topic and encourage collaboration, delegates will then be able to discuss with their chosen speaker.
Matthew Evans, Policy Manager – Transport & Smart Cities, TechUK
Mick Noone, Director of Integrated Transport, Merseytravel
Linda McCord, Senior Passenger Manager, Transport Focus
Gordon Hanning, Head of Concession Travel & Integrated Ticketing, Transport Scotland
Crispin Humm, Head of Customer Journey, Rail Delivery Group
Steve Quantick, Strategic Business Director, Transport Systems Catapult
Alastair Richards, Integrated & Smart Travel Director, Transport for the North
Brittany Walcutt, City Partnerships & New Mobility Strategy Lead, Uber
17.10
The future of transport: enabling seamless door-to-door journeys for passengers
17.30
Closing keynote address
Future of Mobility Grand Challenge: making the UK a world leader in transport
Iain Forbes, Head of the Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, Department for Transport
17.45
Chair’s closing remarks and drinks reception
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