YRP NW: Politics In Rail - Moving Fast & Fixing Things
<p>Join Young Rail Professionals North West for Politics in Rail: Moving Fast & Fixing Things on Wednesday 11 November. Our panel will explore how policy and industry leadership can make the railway work better for passengers, freight users and staff. You’ll have the chance to put your questions directly to senior figures from across the industry.</p> <p><strong>Anna-Jane Hunter </strong>FCILT will moderate the discussion. Anna-Jane is a partner at Winder Phillips Associates, Chair of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and co-host of the <em>Parallel Lines</em> podcast. She’ll be joined by:</p> <ul><li><strong>Chris Gibb</strong>, former Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Trains and former Non-Executive Director of Network Rail and DFTO.</li><li><strong>Simon Elliott</strong>, Network Director for Rail at Transport for Greater Manchester, leading the extension of the Bee Network to rail.</li><li><strong>Clare Waller</strong>, Area Director for Manchester, Network Rail.</li><li><strong>Chris Jackson FCIRO</strong>, Managing Director, TransPennine Express.</li></ul> <p>This event is sponsored by <strong>Winder Phillips Associates</strong>, a specialist rail consultancy that brings together experience in railway leadership and industry change. Thank you for helping us give young professionals direct access to the people and discussions shaping the railway.</p> <p>Thank you also to <strong>Transport for Greater Manchester</strong> for hosting us at its offices next to Manchester Piccadilly station. The event runs in person from 17:30 to 20:00 and will be held under the Chatham House Rule so people can speak openly.</p> <p>Tickets are £5, including pizza, snacks and soft drinks. Places are limited, so book your ticket to join us in Manchester."</p>