Railfuture now holds one major national conference each year, in late summer/early autumn (in addition to its AGM for members). We aim only to cover our costs. The conferences are competitively priced, to be within rail users' price range, and are open to everyone. Railfuture members are usually offered a chance to attend at a discounted rate. We also produce free-to-attend Webinars.
Speakers come from a variety of backgrounds. Some of the organisations who have spoken at conferences and webinars include Anglia Railways, Arriva Cross Country, Arriva Trains Wales, Association of Train Operating Companies, Cardiff International Airport, Centro, Chester-le-Track, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry Trains, Delta Rail, East Coast, East Midlands Trains, East West Rail Consortium, Eurostar, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, First Transpennine Express, Furrer + Frey GB, Grand Central, Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT), Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Heathrow Southern Railway, Hitachi Rail Europe, HS2, London Midland, London Overground Railway Operations, Merseytravel, MyTestTrack.com, Network Rail, Northern Rail, Northern (Arriva Rail North), Nottingham Express Transit, Parry People Movers, Port Of Sunderland, Rail Delivery Group, RSSB, ScotRail Alliance, SLC Rail, Southeastern, South West Trains, Thameslink and Great Northern, Transpennine Express, TramPower, Transport for Wales Rail, Transport Salaried Staffs' Association, UK Rail Leasing, Virgin Trains, Virgin Trains East Coast, Vivarail and West Midlands Trains.
Click HERE to see a list events and speakers for each organisation.
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Future Events
Click HERE For a list of rail-related events including free-to-attend Railfuture branch meetings
Additional Railfuture National Events - Dates for your diary
- Sat 12/07/2025 - Details to be confirmed (AGM)
Sorry but there are no future events available to book yet - please re-visit this website later.
Past Conferences
The location of Railfuture national conferences vary each year but always with good rail connections. The following is a list of conferences and webinars in recent years.
2023/Leeds - ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE [link]
- Thu 30/03/2023 Turning Point for the Railway
- The railway needs to understand and influence what politicians want from it, including how to structure it to make it much more effective. Where should the focus of campaigners for a bigger, better, railway be? The railway can be a highly effective contributor to decarbonisation, to levelling up and as part of many wider initiatives — but only if it is successful in attracting passengers and freight to use the railway. The post-Covid railway can no longer rely on commuters who 'have' to travel to work each day — who can replace them? Our conference provided an opportunity to pause and reflect on this.
- This conference was dedicated to the memory of William Whiting, who helped to organise this event and was a widely respected rail campaigner
- 'What do we want the railways to look like in the future?'
- It was held at St George's Centre
- Read an [Article] about the conference — Railfuture's Annual National Conference still coming to Leeds despite strikes (Rail Business Daily on 17/03/2023)
- About the speakers: [Read Speaker Biographies]
- Nick Flynn and Abby Taylor , Family Friendly Trains (talked about: Campaign to make trains more family friendly)
- Stewart Palmer, Vice President and Director, Railfuture (talked about: Railfuture's view on whether the railway is working for passengers)
- Stewart was previously Managing Director of South West Trains
- Karen Bennett , Education and Youth Engagement Advisor, Community Rail Lancashire (talked about: How young people can be engaged in the railways)
- Phil Smart, Assistant Policy Manager, Rail Freight Group (talked about: Rail's role in the future movement of freight)
- Phil is also Councillor at Ipswich Borough Council with a strong knowledge of transport matters
- Dr Manuel Ojeda Cabral, Senior Research Fellow in Transport Economics and Appraisal, University of Leeds (talked about: The value of new railway lines and stations)
- Craig Alexander, replaced Alison Smith, Head of Accessibility and Inclusion, Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) (talked about: where GBRTT is currently)
- Conference Chair: Brian Barnsley , Deputy Chief Executive of Community Rail Network and Head of Support and Development, Community Rail Network
- The above speakers have confirmed their availability for the new conference date, although they may provide a substitute in their place
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2019/Bristol - ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE [link]
- Sat 21/09/2019 Every Passenger Matters
- The Railfuture national conference centred on topics around inclusion and accessibility for passengers using the rail network.
- It was held at St Michael's Centre
- Railfuture is grateful for sponsorship from Cross Country Trains
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference
- Listen to a [Radio Interview] about the conference
- Watch a [YouTube video] from the conference — Interview with Stephen Brookes MBE, conference chair
- About the speakers: [Read Speaker Biographies]
- Matt Barnes, Regional Development Manager West, Great Western Railway (talked about: Enhancing the Passenger Experience at our Stations) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Lorna Brown-Owens, Access and Inclusion Manager, Network Rail (talked about: Shaping Accessibility: How Network Rail will put passengers first) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Richard Gibson, Communications Manager, CrossCountry Trains (talked about: Going the Extra Mile)
- Jon Harris, Integrated Transport and Accessibility Manager, West Midlands Trains (talked about: Supporting the door-to-door journey - An insight into West Midlands Trains' Stations as Places, Personalised Travel Planning and Equality perspective) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- The conference was chaired by Stephen Brookes MBE, who is a rail sector champion for the minister for disabled people
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Speakers (left to right): Matt Barnes, Richard Gibson, Lorna Brown-Owens and Jon Harris
2019/Darlington [link]
- Sat 22/06/2019 Rebirth of the Railway
- Ian Walker, secretary of Railfuture North East branch said:
"The emphasis at this conference will be on new developments occurring in the industry - and what better place to locate the event than Darlington where railway history truly began?
"As shown below, key inputs will come from representatives of Hitachi Rail Europe, Tyne and Wear Metro, the Port of Sunderland, Esk Valley Rail Development Company and the Cabinet Member for Transport with Tees Valley Combined Authority.
"The venue is centrally located in Darlington less than 10 minutes' walk from the Railway Station.
"Darlington itself is easily accessible being on the ECML and is served by regular services from Scotland, London Birmingham & Manchester and all points in between.
"We look forward to your attendance at this event. Let's make it another great Railfuture Summer Conference!" - Hosted by Railfuture North East branch
- It was held at Dolphin Centre
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- About the speakers: [Read Speaker Biographies]
- Philip Meikle, Transport Strategy Director, Nexus
- Matthew Hunt, Port Director, Port Of Sunderland
- Tim Rutter, Head of Technical Services, Hitachi Rail Europe
- Heather Scott OBE, Cabinet Member for Transport, Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Alan Williams, Chairman, Esk Valley Railway Development Company
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2018/Reading [link]
- Sat 10/11/2018 Rail driving growth in the Thames Valley
- Plus presentation of 2018 Rail User Group Awards. Railfuture Vice-President Stewart Palmer will make the RUG Award presentations
- Richard Stow, chair of Railfuture Thames Valley branch said:
"Reading's the focus of British transport investment right now, with electrification, new trains, and much more to come.
"Our speakers have given up their time to give us a glimpse of the future. They'll give us updates on Crossrail to the heart of London, and Reading's new 24-minute service to the heart of Heathrow, as well as progress on new stations, including Green Park, and the exciting scheme to connect Heathrow to Surrey and the South West.
"This conference promises one of the best ever line-ups of speakers, so if you are interested in global warming, the environment, transport, or just want to know why Reading is so successful, please come along, you don't need to be an expert." - Hosted by Railfuture Thames Valley branch
- It was held at Hotel Novotel Reading Centre
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Read 2 press releases about the conference:
- Read a [Press Release] — Guest speakers - why you should attend
- Read a [Press Release] — RUG Award winners
- Howard Smith, Operations Director, Crossrail, Transport for London (Crossrail) (talked about: An insight into Crossrail and its forthcoming launch) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Anna Holbrook, Sponsor for Western Rail Link to Heathrow, Network Rail (talked about: Western rail access to Heathrow Airport project) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Jill Poyton, Sponsor of Great Western Electrification, Network Rail (talked about: Electrification on the Great Western) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Cllr Tony Page, Reading Borough Council (talked about: Reading Transport and Integration)
- Ian Walters, Managing Director, SLC Rail (talked about: Stations and projects they are progressing, including reading Green Park, Worcestershire Parkway and Wantage Grove) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Graham Cross, Chief Executive, Heathrow Southern Railway - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
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2017/Leicester [link]
- Sat 04/11/2017 Dynamic Triangle: The East Midlands' Crucial Role in National Rail Connectivity
- Plus presentation of 2017 Rail User Group Awards
- Hosted by Railfuture East Midlands branch
- It was held at Curve Theatre
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Jake Kelly, Managing Director, East Midlands Trains (talked about: Ten Years of East Midlands Trains and Rail Services in the East Midlands)
- Mark Winter, Chief Executive Officer, UK Rail Leasing (talked about: A small railway business in the heart of Leicester)
- Rob Daffern, Director and Principal Engineer, Furrer + Frey GB (talked about: Electrification: what is it and why do you want it?)
- Jim Seymour, Transport Strategy Manager, Derbyshire County Council (talked about: Ilkeston - All Change)
- Tom Ingall, Great Central Railway (talked about: Reunification Progress on the Great Central Railway)
- Dr Terri Eynon, Member for Coalville, Leicestershire County Council (talked about: Case for the National Forest Line)
- John Legrys, Member for Coalville, North West Leicestershire District Council (talked about: Case for the National Forest Line)
- Sean Sheahan, Member for Measham, North West Leicestershire District Council (talked about: Case for the National Forest Line)
- Sir Peter Soulsby, City Mayor of Leicester, will formally open the conference
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2017/Leeds [link]
- Sat 17/06/2017
- Hosted by Railfuture Yorkshire branch
- It was held at Carriageworks Theatre
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Graham Meiklejohn, Regional Development Manager, Transpennine Express
- Paul Barnfield, Regional Director, Northern (Arriva Rail North)
- Jordan Sargeant, Transport User Executive (Northern/TransPennine), Transport Focus
- David Hoggarth, Director, Rail North
- Marie Christopher, Director of Communications, Welcome to Yorkshire
- Catherine Huddleston, Community Rail Partnership Officer, Leeds-Lancaster-Morecambe Community Rail Partnership (LLMCRP)
- Angela Levitt-Harwood, Railway Chaplain, York/King's Cross, Railway Mission
- The Mayor of Leeds has agreed to formally open the conference but as the Mayor will change this cannot be confirmed until May.
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2016/Birmingham [link]
- Sat 12/11/2016 Heart of the railway - how West Midlands will lead the way to the future
- Plus presentation of 2016 Rail User Group Awards
- Reason for Birmingham: Completion of Birmingham New Street modernisation and Midland Metro extensions
- Hosted by Railfuture West Midlands branch
- It was held at The Priory Rooms
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Toby Rackcliff, Rail Policy and Strategy Manager, West Midlands Combined Authority (talked about: Driving Improvement in the next West Midlands Franchise)
- Maria Machancoses, Programme Director, Midlands Connect (talked about: Powering the Midlands Engine)
- Lord Berkeley, Chairman, Rail Freight Group (talked about: Challenges in a devolved rail sector, capacity, investment and access issues)
- Alice Gillman, Communications, Vivarail (talked about: The Class 230 - a new train for a new franchise)
- Stephen Joseph, Executive Director, Campaign for Better Transport (talked about: Priorities for the Railways, a CBT perspective)
- Professor Clive Roberts, University of Birmingham (talked about: The digital age of railways)
- The conference was opened by Councillor Carl Rice, Lord Mayor of Birmingham
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2016/Scottish Borders [link]
- Sat 18/06/2016
- Reason for Scottish Borders: Reopening of the Borders Railway
- Hosted by Railfuture Scotland branch
- It was held at Scottish Mining Museum
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- David Spaven, Author (talked about: History of the Borders Railway closure and the politics of re-opening)
- Dr Ann Glen, Author and Lecturer (talked about: Rebuilding the Borders Railway - A record of the workings along the line)
- Cllr David Parker, Leader, Scottish Borders Council (talked about: Effect of the railway on the Borders economy)
- Giles Ingram, Chief Executive, Abbotsford House - home of Sir Walter Scott (talked about: Tourism - Has the railway made a difference?)
- Representative, Scottish Mining Museum
- Dr Allen Armstrong, Levenmouth Rail Campaign (talked about: Campaigning in Fife)
- Jane Ann Liston, St Andrews Railway Campaign (talked about: Campaigning in Fife)
- Welcome by Councillor Russell Imrie, chair of South East Scotland Transport Partnership
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2015/Bristol [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 07/11/2015 Rail Resurgence in the West of England
- Plus presentation of 2015 Rail User Group Awards - co-presented by Railfuture Honorary President Christian Wolmar
- Reason for Bristol: Bristol Metro and other rail expansion in the area
- Hosted by Railfuture Severnside branch
- It was held at Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel and Spa
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference
- Listen to a [Radio Interview] about the conference
- Matthew Golton, Bid Director, Great Western Railway (talked about: plans for the franchise Direct Award)
- James White, Transport and Rail Co-ordinator, West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (talked about: the MetroWest project)
- James Freeman, FirstBus (talked about: Bus/Rail integration)
- John Parry, Parry People Movers (talked about: the intermediate mode - the gap between heavy rail and bus)
- Peter Wakefield, Chairman, East Anglia branch, Railfuture (talked about: how a consistent voice can drive progress between councils, LEPs etc.)
- Gerard Duddridge, Chairman, Devon & Cornwall branch, Railfuture (talked about: speed and resilience in the South West)
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2015/Newark [link]
- Sat 20/06/2015 Enhancing capacity in the East Midlands
- Jointly hosted by Railfuture East Midlands and Lincolnshire branches
- It was held at Newark Town Hall
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Read an [Article] about the conference — Constructive Conference
- David Horne, Managing Director, Virgin Trains East Coast (talked about: 'The future starts now')
- Andy Castledine, Head of Operations and Performance, Rail business and development, Stagecoach Rail (talked about: 'Who are we and what do we do?')
- Graham Botham, Principal Strategic Planner (LNE and EM), Network Rail (talked about: East Coast capacity enhancements)
- Roger Blaney, Chairman, Newark and Sherwood District Council (talked about: Castle line enhanced timetable)
- Steve Barber, Broxtowe Borough Council (talked about: NET2 Nottingham Tramway Extension)
- He was awarded Campaigner of the year for his success in gaining government approval for NET2
- Tom Ingall, Great Central Railway (talked about: 'Bridging the gap' reunification project at Loughborough)
- Bob Poynter, Former BR Operations Manager now transport advisor to Newark Business Club (talked about: Increasing rail services and frequencies in Nottinghamshire)
- Welcome by Councillor Robert and Mrs Rita Crowe, the Mayor and Mayoress of Newark
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2014/London [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 01/11/2014 On Track for Success: The Challenges Ahead
- Plus presentation of 2014 Rail User Group Awards - co-presented by Railfuture Honorary President Christian Wolmar
- Hosted by Railfuture London and South East branch
- It was held at University of Westminster
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference
- Baroness Kramer , Minister of State for Transport
- Address is via a pre-recorded video for the Railfuture conference on the big screen
- Karen Boswell, Managing Director, East Coast
- Has just won the prestigious Woman of the Year Award (Hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism)
- Ian Brown, Director, Railfuture (and former Managing Director of TfL London Rail) (talked about: Annual Big Picture lecture on Crossrail he gave on 29th October)
- Replaced Fiona Dolman, Network Rail's Head of Capacity Planning, Network Operations
- Anna Matthews, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Rail
- Sharon Hedges, Rail Passenger Manager, Passenger Focus
- Trevor Birch, Strategic Programme Manager for the South East Future Ticketing Programme, Department for Transport
- Speaker replaces Jenni Borg, Head of Smart and Integrated Ticketing, who had to withdraw
- Stefanie Browne , News & Features Writer, RAIL Magazine
- Isabel Dedring , Deputy Mayor for Transport & Deputy Chair of Transport for London
- Will open conference via a pre-recorded video for Railfuture conference
- Read profiles of the speakers (PDF format)
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2014/Cambridge [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 21/06/2014 Rail: The Engine For Change
- How a successful local economy and good rail service create a virtuous circle
- Reason for Cambridge: Massive growth in railway use caused by technology-driven region
- Hosted by Railfuture East Anglia branch
- It was held at University Centre
- Railfuture is grateful for sponsorship from Gonville Hotel Cambridge
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda (PDF format)
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference
- David Statham, Managing Director, First Capital Connect (talked about: implementation of Thameslink and its importance to high-tech Cambs)
- Paul McMahon, Director of Freight, Network Rail (talked about: F2N and strategic rail freight network in general)
- Bob Menzies, Service Director Strategy and Development, Cambridgeshire County Council (talked about: Cambridge Science Park station and its innovative funding)
- Jeremy Smith, Transport and Infrastructure Strategy Manager, Cambridgeshire County Council (talked about: Cambridgeshire transport strategy for growth)
- Chris Starkie, Managing Director, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (talked about: Putting together the East Anglia Railway Prospectus)
- George Freeman , MP for Mid-Norfolk (talked about: High-tech industries in the region and Cambridge in particular and the importance of the railway to it)
- Jim Chisholm, Cambridge Cycling Campaign (talked about: Cycling and Walking to stations, why the utter reliability of trip time makes it quicker than driving)
- Welcome by Councillor Gerri Bird, The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Cambridge
- Read profiles of the speakers (PDF format)
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2013/Oxford [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 02/11/2013 Rail Users' Conference
- Plus presentation of 2013 Rail User Group Awards
- A short Extraordinary General Meeting was held immediately after Lunch.
- See www.railfuture.org.uk/EGM2013 for further information
- Reason for Oxford: East West Rail and Evergreen 3 projects
- Hosted by Railfuture Thames Valley branch
- It was held at Oxford Town Hall
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda (PDF format)
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference and EGM
- Christian Wolmar , Railfuture Honorary President, Conference Chairman
- Stephen Barker, Chief Project Engineer, Chiltern Railways (talked about: Oxford-Marylebone 'Evergreen 3' scheme)
- Lord Faulkner, Co-author of Holding the Line: How Britain's Railways Were Saved (talked about: his book and about the Cotswold Line Promotion Group of which he is President)
- Lord Berkeley, Chairman, Rail Freight Group (talked about: Rail freight and the politics of rail, incl. HS2 issues)
- Chris Aldridge, Principal Strategic Planner, Network Rail (talked about: Looking forward 20 years on the Western Region)
- Martin Tugwell, Deputy Director (Strategy and Infrastructure Planning), Oxfordshire County Council (talked about: Rail Revival in Oxfordshire and local best practice by the County Council)
- Stood in for Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Leader
- Patrick O'Sullivan, Project Manager, East West Rail Consortium (talked about: Ongoing developments on East West Rail)
- Welcome by the Lord Mayor of Oxford
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2013/Taunton [link]
- Sat 22/06/2013 Vision and Reality - Can we have both?
- Hosted by Railfuture Severnside branch
- It was held at Albemarle Centre
- Railfuture is grateful for sponsorship from First Great Western
- John Chapman, Director, Kilbride Group (talked about: Return to Tavistock [Community Rail Reopening])
- John Dora, John Dora Consulting (former Network Rail engineer) (talked about: Railways, Weather and Climate Change Research)
- Alan Matthews, Chairman, Portishead Railway Group (talked about: Campaigning to reopen a long-closed line)
- Dean Cockwell, Project Manager, New Somerset and Dorset Railway (talked about: Rail reopening campaign with a long-term aim)
- Bernard Lane, Chairman, Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways (talked about: Campaigning for an effective City Rail Network)
- John Burch, Chairman, Tarka Rail Association (talked about: The Problem that is Cowley Bridge Junction)
- Steve Smith, Bedwyn Trains Passenger Group (talked about: Wisdom of Electrification to a Non-Terminus)
- Chris Fribbins and Chris Page, Railfuture Directors (talked about: Network Rail's Long-Term Planning Process)
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2012/Birmingham [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 03/11/2012 Railways in the Heart of England - how well are we doing?
- First public conference since WCML franchise debacle - a subject that was certain to be raised
- Winners of inaugural Rail User Group Awards were annnounced
- Hosted by Railfuture West Midlands branch
- It was held at Carrs Lane Church Centre
- Christian Wolmar, Railfuture Honorary President, Conference Chairman
- Mick Miller, Senior Sponsor, Network Rail (talked about: Progress on the New Street Gateway Project)
- Toby Rackliff, Rail Development Manager, Centro (talked about: Current Developments in the West Midlands)
- Richard Harper, Network Development Manager, Chiltern Railways (talked about: Success through incremental development)
- Richard Gibson, Head of Communications, Arriva Cross Country (talked about: Serving the West Midlands and beyond)
- Nicola Moss, Head of Franchise Management, London Midland (talked about: Making our customers day go well)
- Phil Bennion MEP
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2012/Stirling [link]
- Sat 16/06/2012 How Scotland showed the rail way forward
- Reason for Stirling: Stirling-Alloa and Airdrie-Bathgate reopenings
- Hosted by Railfuture Scotland branch
- It was held at The Golden Lion Hotel
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference
- Geoff Cook, Scheme Sponsor of EGIP, Network Rail
- Jackie McGuire (talked about: Stirling-Alloa Reopening)
- Dr Ann Glen, Author and Lecturer (talked about: Airdrie-Bathgate)
- David Spaven and Bill Jamieson, Borders Rail Campaign
- Ken Sutherland, Railfuture (talked about: Current campaigning by Railfuture Scotland)
- Trevor Garrod, Chairman, European Passengers' Federation (talked about: European Transport Policy - What it means for us)
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2011/Manchester [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 05/11/2011 Rail Users' Conference
- Hosted by Railfuture North West branch
- It was held at Mechanics Centre
- Trevor Garrod, Chairman, East Suffolk Travellers Association
- Barry Graham, Northern Rail
- Cedric Green and Janet Briggs, North Cheshire Rail Users Group
- Richard Watts, Lancashire County Council
- Lilian Greenwood MP, Shadow Transport Minister, Labour Party
- Peter Tomlinson, Friends of the West Highland Lines
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2011/Bletchley [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 09/07/2011 High Speed Rail Conference
- It was held at Bletchley Park
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda (PDF format)
- Prof. Andrew McNaughton, Speaking personally, HS2
- Lizzy Williams
- Stephen Joseph, Executive Director, Campaign for Better Transport
- Jonathan Tyler, Passenger Transport Networks
- Graham Nalty, Railfuture
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2010/London [link]
- Sat 13/11/2010 London 2010 Conference
- Hosted by Railfuture London and South East branch
- It was held at Shoreditch Town Hall
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda (PDF format)
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference
- Ian Brown, Managing Director retired, TfL London Rail - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Darren Hockaday, HR Director, London Overground Railway Operations - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Jonathan Roberts, Former advisor, East London Line Group - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- David Smith, Rail Planning Manager, Association of Train Operating Companies - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Jim Bamford, Rail Officer, Nottinghamshire County Council - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Trevor Mason, Principal Engineer, Transport Policy, Hertfordshire County Council - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Patrick O'Sullivan, Project Manager, East West Rail Consortium - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
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2010/Taunton [link]
- Sat 10/07/2010 Taunton Conference
- Hosted by Railfuture Severnside branch
- It was held at Albemarle Centre
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda (PDF format)
- Read a [Press Release] about the conference
- John Bird, First Great Western (talked about: Major Projects)
- Charles Varey, Scheme Sponsor, Network Rail (talked about: Southampton-West Midlands upgrade)
- Nick Gallop, Intermodality (talked about: Freight terminal development)
- George Boyle, Railfuture (talked about: Freight campaigning)
- Keith Walton, Severnside Community Rail Partnership
- Richard Burningham, Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership
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2009/Corby [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 14/11/2009 Corby Conference
- Reason for Corby: Corby station reopening
- It was held at St John the Baptist Church Hall
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda (PDF format)
- Cllr Mark Pengelly, Deputy Leader, Corby Borough Council
- Colin Elliff, Railfuture (talked about: Woodhead Route)
- Brian Barnsley, Association of Community Rail Partnerships
- Tim Shoveller, Managing Director, East Midlands Trains
- Steve Abbott, Secretary, TravelWatch East Midlands
- Jim Bamford, Rail Officer, Nottinghamshire County Council
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2009/Northallerton [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 04/07/2009 The Independent Railway
- Hosted by Railfuture Yorkshire branch
- It was held at County Hall
- Tom Clift, Managing Director, Grand Central
- Stephen Walker, Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway
- Phil Bustard, North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- Andy Coward, General Manager, East Lancashire Railway
- Tony Smare, Welsh Highland Railway
- Ruth Annison, Chairman, Wensleydale Railway
- Richard Owens and Andrew Eason, North Yorkshire County Council
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2008/London [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 15/11/2008 Rail Users conference Euston
- It was held at Charity Centre
- Caroline Lucas, Leader, Green Party
- Simon Montague, Eurostar
- Julie Mills, Greengauge 21
- Chris Austin, Association of Train Operating Companies
- Chris Green, Railway Forum
- Lord Berkeley, Chairman, Rail Freight Group
- Kelvin Hopkins MP
- Norman Baker MP, Transport Spokesman, Liberal Democrats
- Prof. Lewis Lesley, TramPower
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2008/Salisbury [link]
- Sat 05/07/2008 Salisbury Conference
- It was held at Guildhall
- Philip Dominey, Stakeholder Relations Manager, South West Trains
- Peter Murnaghan, Hampshire County Council
- Graham Ellis, Trans Wilts
- Peter Rayner
- Bruce Williamson, Media Spokesman, Railfuture
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2007/Ely [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 03/11/2007 Rail Users' conference Ely
- Hosted by Railfuture East Anglia branch
- It was held at The Maltings
- Bob Breakwell, Speaking personally, First Great Western
- Dave Wetzel, Vice-chair, Transport for London
- Derek Potter, Cotswold Line Promotion Group
- Andy Shackleton, Skipton East Lancs Railway Action Partnership
- Robert Stripe, Fen Line Users' Association
- Graham Ellis, Melksham rail campaign
- Andy Long, Bedford Commuters Association
- Jean-Paul Jacquot and Simone Bigogne, French rail campaigners
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2007/Glasgow [link]
- Sat 23/06/2007
- Hosted by Railfuture Scotland branch
- It was held at Renfield St Stephen
- Cllr Alistair Watson, Chairman, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
- Paul Tetlaw, Chairman, TRANSform Scotland (talked about: The Role of the Campaigners)
- Howard Pack, Corus
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2006/Reading [link]
- Sat 04/11/2006
- There were workshop sessions on 'Getting the authorities on your side', 'High-speed rail', 'Social inclusion and the urban railway' and 'Electrifying Britain's railways'
- It was held at South Street Arts Centre
- Stephen Hammond MP, Shadow Transport Secretary, Conservative Party (talked about: New thinking on railways and transport from the Conservative Party)
- Martin Tugwell, Planning Implementation Director, South East England Regional Assembly (talked about: Rail for the booming South East)
- Reg Harman (talked about: Rail's electrifying future)
- Ruth Leuillette, Transport Planning Manager, Reading Borough Council (talked about: Reading station: On the verge of transformation)
- Chris Irwin, TravelWatch SouthWest (talked about: Rail users must be heard)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2006/Stoke [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 01/07/2006 Summer Conference Stoke-on-Trent
- It was held at Staffordshire University
- Ian Yeowart, Managing Director, Grand Central
- George Watson, MyTestTrack.com
- Caspar Lucas, Technical Services Director, Parry People Movers (talked about: future of Parry People Mover vehicles)
- Carl Henderson, Director, Silvertip Design (talked about: Bladerunner)
- Manuel Cortes, Assistant General Secretary, Transport Salaried Staffs' Association
- Ruth Annison, Chairman, Wensleydale Railway
- Andrew Roden, Joint Chairman, Save Our Sleeper
- Stuart Walker, Railfuture Devon and Cornwall
- Graham Nalty, Railfuture (talked about: High-speed Rail)
- Read profiles of the speakers (PDF format)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2005/Manchester [link]
- Sat 05/11/2005
- Hosted by Railfuture North West branch
- It was held at Mechanics Centre
- Brian Simpson, Director, North West Rail Campaign
- Brendan O'Friel, Chairman, North West Public Transport Users' Forum
- John Mooney, Passenger Link Director, Rail Passengers Council
- Toby Young
- Neil Buxton, Association of Community Rail Partnerships
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2005/Barry [link] - [View / Download Conference Report]
- Sat 02/07/2005 Reopenings Conference
- Reason for Barry: Barry-Bridgend reopening
- Hosted by Railfuture Cymru/Wales branch
- It was held at Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry, South Wales
- Cllr Michael Harvey, Cabinet Member Regeneration, Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Robin Shaw, Chief Executive, Transport Wales
- Emma Harvey, Operational Manager, Planning & Transportation Policy, Vale of Glamorgan Council
- David White, Project Manager, Network Rail
- Steve Hodgetts, Head of Business Development, Cardiff International Airport
- Professor Stuart Cole, Wales Transport Research Centre
- Malcolm Howitt, Stakeholder Liaison Manager, Arriva Trains Wales
- Jane Hutt, Member for the Vale of Glamorgan, National Assembly
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2004/Birmingham [link]
- Sat 06/11/2004 26th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Carrs Lane Church Centre
- Read an [Article] about the conference — Rail Users' Event
- Adrian Lyons, Director General, Railway Forum
- David Keay, Principal Inspector, HMRI
- Alan Dare, Business Development Manager, Chiltern Railways
- Sheila Dee, Chester to Shrewsbury Rail Partnership (talked about: Promoting Local Rail Services)
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2003/London [link]
- Sat 01/11/2003 25th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Hamilton House
- Chris Austin, Executive Director for Community Rail Development, SRA
- Theo Steel, Managing Director, First Great Eastern
- Paul Salveson, Association of Community Rail Partnerships
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2003/Birmingham [link]
- Sat 26/04/2003 High-Speed Rail
- It was held at Birmingham City Council
- Railfuture is grateful for sponsorship from Birmingham City Council
- Read an [Article] about the conference — High-speed-rail
- Roderick Smith, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College, London (talked about: Lessons from Japan: The Case for a UK High-Speed Rail Network)
- Mike Bennett (talked about: High-Speed European Railways - A glimpse of the future)
- John Stewart, Transport 2000 (talked about: Clearing the Skies and Preserving the Fields - The case for High-Speed Rail to replace Short Haul Flights)
- Graham Nalty and Norman Bradbury, Railfuture (talked about: Saving the Roads from Gridlock - High-Speed Rail as a viable alternative to Motorways)
- Alderman Don Lewis (talked about: Opportunities for High-Speed Rail)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
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2002/London [link]
- Sat 05/10/2002 24th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Scientific Societies Lecture Theatre
- Chris Green, Chief Executive, Virgin Trains
- Steve Thompson, Director of Consumer Development, London Lines
- Anthony Smith, National Director, Rail Passenger Council
- There were also four concurrent workshops - on rail user groups, marketing, business cases and cycling. BBC News 24 covered the conference
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2002/Derby [link]
- Sat 25/05/2002 11th Rail Reopenings Conference
- It was held at The Waterfall Centre
- Christian Wolmar
- Jonathan Hall, Rail Officer, Nottinghamshire County Council (talked about: How the Robin Hood line was reopened)
- Malcolm Parker (talked about: History behind plans for rail reopenings in Wales)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2001/London [link]
- Sat 06/10/2001 Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Scientific Societies Lecture Theatre
- Railfuture is grateful for sponsorship from Chiltern Railways
- Adrian Shooter, Managing Director, Chiltern Railways
- Jennie Jones, Transport spokesman at the Greater London Authority, Green Party
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2001/Poole [link]
- Rail Reopenings Conference - No further details available
2000/London [link]
- Sat 07/10/2000 Rail Users' Conference
- Railfuture is grateful for sponsorship from Anglia Railways
- Stewart Francis, Chairman, Rail Passengers Council (talked about: Service delivery beyond keeping to the timetable - increasing train cancellations, delays and overcrowding)
- Chris Austin, External Relations Director, SRA (talked about: Increasing demand for rail services - over the past five years passenger usage had increased by 30% and freight tonne-miles by 40%)
- Jonathan Denby, Corporate Affairs Manager, Anglia Railways (talked about: Improving customer service, innovation, partnership, and developing a better railway)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1999/Colchester [link]
- Wed 22/09/1999 Stansted Airport - A Public Transport Hub for the East
- A weekday event for decision makers and opinion formers
- It was held at Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester
- Managers, Railtrack
- Managers, Train Operators
- MPs
- Representatives, Voluntary Sector
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1999/Walsall [link]
- Sat 26/06/1999 Rail Reopenings - 'Reo 99'
- It was held at St Paul's Crossing Conference Centre, Walsall
- Mike Grant, Chief Executive Designate, Shadow SRA
- Stuart Davies, Halcrow Transmark (talked about: Feasibility and Cost Benefit Studies)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1998/London [link]
- Sat 26/09/1998 20th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Societies Lecture Theatre
- Read the [Press Coverage] about the conference — BBC News
- James Gordon, Director General, Association of Train Operating Companies
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1998/Cambridge [link]
- Sat 20/06/1998 7th Rail Reopenings Conference
1997/London [link]
- Sat 27/09/1997 19th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Societies Lecture Theatre
- David Bertram, Chairman, Central Rail Users' Consultative Committee
- Allan Dare, Adtranz
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1997/Halifax [link]
- Sat 28/06/1997 6th Rail Reopenings Conference
- It was held at White Swan Hotel
- Cllr Marion Kershaw, Calderdale Council
- Bob Hill, Director, Railtrack Property
- Ruth Annison, Wensleydale Rail Association
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1996/London [link]
- Sat 28/09/1996 18th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Camden Centre
- Read 2 articles about the conference:
- Brian Scott, Managing Director, Great Western Trains
- Professor Janice Morphet
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1996/Bicester [link]
- Sat 29/06/1996 5th Rail Reopenings Conference
- Dick Helling, Public Transport Officer, Oxfordshire County Council
- Jim Steer, Steer Davies Gleave
- Councillor Les Sibley, Deputy Mayor of Bicester, welcomed attendees to Bicester
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1995/London [link]
- 17th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1995/Bathgate [link]
- 4th Rail Reopenings Conference - No further details available
1994/London [link]
- 16th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1994/Clitheroe [link]
- 3rd Rail Reopenings Conference - No further details available
1993/London [link]
- 15th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1993/Maesteg [link]
- 2nd Rail Reopenings Conference - No further details available
1992/London [link]
- 14th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1992/Nottingham [link]
- 1st Rail Reopenings Conference - No further details available
1991/Birmingham [link]
- Sat 02/11/1991 13th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Dr Johnson House
- Brian Simpson MEP
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1990/London [link]
- 12th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1989/London [link]
- 11th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1988/London [link]
- Sat 22/10/1988 10th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at University College London
- Gordon Pettitt, General Manager, Southern Region, British Rail
- Simon Coventry, Marketing Manager, British Rail Engineering Ltd
- James Towler, Ex-chair West Yorkshire, TUCC
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1987/London [link]
- 9th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1986/London [link]
- Sat 15/11/1986 8th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at University College London
- Chris Green, Director of Network South East, British Rail
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1984/London [link]
- Sat 24/03/1984 6th Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at University College London
- David Mitchell MP (talked about: The Railways - Post Election, Post Serpell)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1983/London [link]
- 5th Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1982/London [link]
- Sat 27/03/1982 4th Rail Users' Conference
- Ray Buckton, General Secretary, ASLEF
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1981/London [link]
- 3rd Rail Users' Conference - No further details available
1980/Peterborough [link]
- Sat 06/12/1980 Reopenings Conference
1980/Derby [link]
- Sat 25/10/1980 2nd Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Queen's Hall Methodist Mission
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
1980/London [link]
- Sat 29/03/1980 1st Rail Users' Conference
- It was held at Friends House
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
Past AGMs
Railfuture holds an Annual General Meeting each year.
Like the conferences, the locations vary each year - always with good rail connections - and are open to Railfuture members.
2024/Edinburgh [link]
- Sat 13/07/2024 19th Railfuture Ltd AGM
- Morning session ended with the presentation of the 4th award for Railfuture Member of the Year, organised by Wendy Thorne
- Afternoon session included the Rail User Group Awards presented by Railfuture Vice President, Paul McLennan MSP
- Hosted by Railfuture Scotland branch
- It was held at Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- About the speakers: [Read Speaker Biographies]
- Professor Scott Arthur , Transport and Environment Convener, Edinburgh City Council (talked about: City of Edinburgh transport transition plans with focus on Edinburgh Trams incl. proposals to open a second line) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Scott Arthur had just been elected as an MP but remained responsible for transport at the council until a replacement was appointed
- Dr George Hazel OBE, Director, E-Rail (talked about: Obtaining funding for rail schemes) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Scott Arthur MP, George Hazel and Paul McLennan MSP had lunch at the AGM venue, so this was a chance for members to speak to them.
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2023/London [link]
- Sat 15/07/2023 18th Railfuture Ltd AGM
- Plus presentation of Rail User Group Awards by Railfuture Honorary President Christian Wolmar
- Hosted by Railfuture London & South East branch
- It was held at University of London Senate House
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
2022/Bristol [link]
- Sat 16/07/2022 17th Railfuture Ltd AGM
- Plus presentation of Rail User Group Awards by Railfuture Vice-President Stewart Palmer
- Hosted by Railfuture Severnside branch
- It was held at St Michael's Church Centre
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
2021/Birmingham [link]
- Sat 17/07/2021 16th Railfuture Ltd AGM
- This was a physical event to be undertaken in a Covid-secure manner with appropriate social distancing et al [legislation allowing company meetings to take place virtually had expired]. There was no AGM in 2020
- Hosted by Railfuture West Midlands branch
- It was held at The Priory Rooms
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- About the speakers: [Read Speaker Biographies]
- Malcolm Holmes, Executive Director, West Midlands Rail Executive - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Sarah Spink, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Midlands Connect - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Sarah Spink replaced Karen Heppenstall. At the start there was a video specially recorded for Railfuture AGM by Andy Street, Mayor, West Midlands Combined Authority
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2020/Birmingham [link]
- Sat 27/06/2020 — This event was cancelled [reason]
2019/Cardiff [link]
- Sat 18/05/2019 15th Railfuture Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture Cymru/Wales branch
- It was held at The Sport Wales National Centre
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Watch a [YouTube video] from the AGM — Christian Wolmar's Presidential Address
- Colin Lea, Commercial and Customer Experience Director, Transport for Wales Rail (talked about: An insight into the new franchise operator in Wales) - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Professor Mark Barry, Professor of Practice in Connectivity, Cardiff University - click [Download] or [Display] for the speaker's slides (PDF format)
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2018/Edinburgh [link]
- Sat 12/05/2018 14th Railfuture Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture Scotland branch
- It was held at Holyrood Hotel
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, including map (PDF format)
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Alex Hynes, Managing Director, ScotRail Alliance (talked about: The Scotrail Franchise - 4 years On)
- John Finnie MSP, Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament, Green Party (talked about: Benefits of devolution of rail to Scotland)
- Fraser McDonald and Norman McNab, Friends of the West Highland Lines
- The Depute Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Joan Griffiths, will formally open the AGM
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2017/Peterborough [link]
- Sat 20/05/2017 13th RDS Ltd AGM
- Reason for Peterborough: Thameslink Programme and Greater Anglia franchise
- Hosted by Railfuture East Anglia branch
- It was held at Peterborough Central Library
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Jamie Burles, Managing Director, Greater Anglia
- Phil Hutchinson, Head of Timetable Development, Thameslink and Great Northern
- The Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Peterborough formally opened the AGM
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2016/Milton Keynes [link]
- Sat 21/05/2016 12th RDS Ltd AGM
- Reason for Milton Keynes: East West Rail
- Hosted by Railfuture Thames Valley branch
- It was held at Jurys Inn Hotel
- Further Info: Click [Download] or [Display] for the AGM notice and agenda, incl. changes to Articles of Association (PDF format)
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Iain Stewart , MP for Milton Keynes South, Parliamentary Transport Select Committee member (talked about: East West Rail)
- Allison Cosgrove, Chair, Railfuture Scotland (talked about: Reopening of the Borders Railway in Scotland)
- Welcome by the Worshipful the Mayor of Milton Keynes, Councillor Steve Coventry
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2015/Blackpool [link]
- Sat 16/05/2015 11th RDS Ltd AGM
- Reason for Blackpool: Electrification and tram expansion
- Hosted by Railfuture North West branch
- It was held at Savoy Hotel
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Stephen McFarlane, Head of Community and Stakeholder Engagement, HS2
- Welcome by the Worshipful the Mayor of Blackpool Councillor Val Haynes and the Consort Alan Haynes
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2014/Sheffield [link]
- Sat 10/05/2014 10th RDS Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture Yorkshire branch
- It was held at Quaker Meeting House
- Read a [Press Release] about the AGM
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Mary Creagh MP, Shadow Transport Secretary and MP for Wakefield, Labour Party
- Peter Marshall, Chairman, Huddersfield Penistone Sheffield Rail Users Association
- Chris Bell, Chairman, Don Valley Railway
- Welcome by Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor Vickie Priestley. Christian Wolmar then gave some thoughts on the current rail scene
- Election results for the Board of Directors were announced - click HERE to see results
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2013/Durham [link]
- Sat 11/05/2013 9th RDS Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture North East branch
- It was held at Town Hall
- Railfuture is grateful for sponsorship from Business Durham
- Read a [Press Release] about the AGM
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Alex Nelson, Chester-le-Track (talked about: The Chester-le-Track story)
- Andy Rogers, IEP Project Manager, Hitachi Rail Europe (talked about: The Inter City Express Project)
- Dennis Fancett, Chairman, South East Northumberland Rail User Group (talked about: Ashington, Blyth & Tyne Line - reinstatement of passenger services)
- Welcome by Councillor John Wilkinson, Mayor of Durham
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2012/Worcester [link]
- Sat 12/05/2012 8th RDS Ltd AGM
- Download the [Meeting Minutes] from the AGM
- Hugh Roberts
- Cllr Timothy Huxtable, Birmingham City Council
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2011/Brighton [link]
- Sat 07/05/2011 7th RDS Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture London and South East[SSX] branch
- It was held at Brighthelm Centre
- Sam Bryant, Development Officer, Sussex Community Rail Partnership
- Alexandra Woodsworth, Campaign for Better Transport
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2010/Wrexham [link]
- Sat 08/05/2010 6th RDS Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture Cymru/Wales branch
- It was held at Wrexham Football Club
- Tim James, Head of Rail Transport, Welsh Assembly Government
- Ben Jones, Stakeholder Liaison Manager, Arriva Trains Wales
- Michael Whittaker, Chief Executive, Taith
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2009/Leeds [link]
- Sat 09/05/2009 5th RDS Ltd AGM
- It was held at Oxford Place Methodist Centre
- David Mallender, Public Relations Manager, First Transpennine Express
- Ted Gibbins
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2008/Coventry [link]
- Sat 10/05/2008 4th RDS Ltd AGM
- Jim Morgan, Rail Planning Forum, Association of Train Operating Companies
- Ian Walmsley
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2007/Preston [link]
- Sat 12/05/2007 3rd RDS Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture North West branch
- It was held at Lancashire County Council
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
2006/Swindon [link]
- Sat 06/05/2006 2nd RDS Ltd AGM
- It was held at STEAM
- Chris Irwin, Chairman, South West Public Transport Users' Forum (talked about: Fighting the Passengers' Corner)
- Glenda Lamont, First Great Western
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2005/Peterborough [link]
- Sat 07/05/2005 1st RDS Ltd AGM
- Hosted by Railfuture East Anglia branch
- It was held at Bull Hotel
- Tim Phillips, Chairman, CAST.IRON (talked about: Reopening the Cambridge to St. Ives Railway line)
- James Adeshiyan, WAGN
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2004/Newcastle [link]
- Sat 08/05/2004 Twenty-Sixth (and final) RDS AGM
- It was held at Quality Hotel
- Jim Morgan, First Group
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2003/Cardiff [link]
- Sat 31/05/2003 Twenty-Fifth RDS AGM
2002/Nottingham [link]
- Sat 27/04/2002 Twenty-Fourth RDS AGM
- Reason for Nottingham: Nottingham Tram construction
- It was held at Nottingham Trent University
- Colin Lee, Communications Officer, Nottingham Express Transit
- The Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Des Wilson, welcomed the society to the city; incl. site visit of construction of Nottingham Express Transit
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2001/Liverpool [link]
- Sat 05/05/2001 Twenty-Third RDS AGM
- It was held at The Adelphi Hotel
- Neil Scales, Chief Executive and Director General, Merseytravel
- The Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Edwin Clein welcomed Railfuture members
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
2000/Croydon [link]
- Twenty-Second RDS AGM - No further details available
1999/York [link]
- Sat 01/05/1999 Twenty-First RDS AGM
- Read the [Press Coverage] about the AGM
- Dr Mike Caton, President, RDS (talked about: poor performance of train operators as part of his Presidential speech)
AGM MATERIALS:
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1998/Shrewsbury [link]
- Sat 02/05/1998 Twentieth RDS AGM
- It was held at Gateway Centre
- David Weir, Managing Director, Wales and West Railway
- Members were welcomed by the Mayor, Councillor Peter Dunham
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1997/Norwich [link]
- Sat 03/05/1997 Nineteenth RDS AGM
- It was held at Maids Head Hotel
- Lord Berkeley, Chairman, Piggyback Consortium
- Attendees were welcomed to the city by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Rory Quinn
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1996/Mansfield [link]
- Eighteenth RDS AGM - No further details available
1995/Exeter [link]
- Seventeenth RDS AGM - No further details available
1994/Lincoln [link]
- Sixteenth RDS AGM - No further details available
1993/Ashford [link]
- Fifteenth RDS AGM - No further details available
1992/Birmingham [link]
- Sat 02/05/1992 Fourteenth RDS AGM
1991/Edinburgh [link]
- Sat 04/05/1991 Thirteenth RDS AGM
- Tim Hansford, Railfreight Distribution Director, British Rail
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1990/Manchester [link]
- Twelth RDS AGM - No further details available
1989/Southampton [link]
- Sat 29/04/1989 Eleventh RDS AGM
- It was held at Polygon Hotel, Southampton
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
1988/Leicester [link]
- Tenth RDS AGM - No further details available
1987/Newcastle [link]
- Sat 25/04/1987 Ninth RDS AGM
- John Baggs, General Manager, Metro, Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
AGM SPEAKERS (AND THEIR PRESENTATIONS):
1986/Cardiff [link]
- Sat 19/04/1986 Eighth RDS AGM
1985/Wakefield [link]
- Sat 20/04/1985 Seventh RDS AGM
- It was held at Unity Hall
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
1984/Ely [link]
- Sat 28/04/1984 Sixth RDS AGM
- It was held at The Maltings
AGM MATERIALS:
Nothing is available
1983/Crewe [link]
- Fifth RDS AGM - No further details available
1982/Reading [link]
- Sat 24/04/1982 Fourth RDS AGM
1981/Sheffield [link]
- Sat 25/04/1981 Third RDS AGM
1980/Bristol [link]
- Sat 26/04/1980 Second RDS AGM
1979/Peterborough [link]
- Sat 05/05/1979 First RDS AGM
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