Rail Forum is gearing up for its Annual Conference 2025 on Thursday 9 October at the iconic Doncaster Racecourse, now boasting an expanded line-up of high-profile industry speakers. The flagship event will bring together national and regional transport decision-makers, major rail clients, operators, suppliers, and policymakers for a day of insight, debate, and networking.
Delegates can look forward to dynamic speaker sessions, an enhanced Annual Conference Expo, and the new networking Drinks Reception, offering multiple opportunities to connect and explore innovations shaping the future of rail.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive, Network Rail
- Laura Shoaf CBE, Chair, Shadow Great British Railways
- Claire Mann, Chief Operating Officer, Transport for London
- Anit Chandarana, Group Director, System Operator, Network Rail
- Robert Whyte, Managing Director – UK & Ireland, Alstom
- James Richardson, Managing Director, Transpennine Route Upgrade
- Toufic Machnouk, Managing Director, GBRX
- Richard Allan, MD, Chiltern and Rianna Stanwell, Programme Director, Chiltern
- Professor Denise Bower OBE, Group External Engagement Director, Mott MacDonald and Professor Emeritus, University of Leeds
- Huw Merriman, Chair, Liverpool Manchester Railway Partnership Board
- Roy Haworth, Engineering Senior Manager, Airbus Defence and Space
- Ana-Maria Castillo Serna, Commercial Director, Sizewell C
- Paul Corcoran, Programme Director, Rail Supply Group
- Michelle Craven-Faulkner, Vice Chair, Rail Forum
Rail Forum is proud to have Mitie and OneAdvanced as Headline Partners for their flagship Annual Conference, as well as Business Doncaster as Programme Partner, Infotec as British Sign Language Partner, and Fishbone Solutions as Drinks Reception Partner. The support of event partners enables Rail Forum to deliver high-quality events that benefit members and provide tangible value to the rail industry.
Elaine Clark OBE, Chief Executive Officer at Rail Forum, said: “With such a strong line-up and an agenda packed with forward-looking sessions, this year’s conference offers unparalleled insight into the future of rail. Whether exploring the Expo, engaging in discussions, or connecting at the Drinks Reception, delegates will gain fresh perspectives and make valuable industry connections.”
For more information and to register, visit the Rail Forum website here. Bookings close 22 September.