For further information and a booking form, please download the attached document.

Momentum is building with this year's UK Light Rail Conference in association with the LRTF, with Under-Secretary of State for Transport responsible for light rail Norman Baker MP confirming his attendance to deliver a keynote address at the conference.

He will be in good company, joining Geoff Inskip, Chief Executive, centro and Chair UKTram and pteg and Ian Brown CBE, Former MD of London Rail as chairmen for the two days and over 80 senior decision-makers already signed up for the two-day event.

The UK's new Coalition government pledges to be the Greenest government ever by delivering significant initiatives and investment to help reduce the
nation's carbon emissions while delivering growth as the UK goes through the toughest economic climate for generations.

In such a climate, light rail operators, suppliers and promoters must demonstrate value for money and as the largest UK gathering of light rail professionals, the 6th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition examines all aspects of light rail and tramway operation and development.

The Conference¹s accompanying exhibition is now full, with many new and exciting exhibitors joining the industry¹s biggest names to showcase their services to the UK's light rail industry at this must-attend event. They include:

Arup
Bircham Dyson Bell
CAF
Corus Cogifer
Direct Track Solutions
Elektroline
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Mott MacDonald
Scheidt & Bachmann
Tata Steel
Thermit Welding

DAY ONE is aimed at senior decision-makers and examines ways of expanding the presence of light rail schemes and ensuring continued growth of existing
systems. Themes include:

* Financing schemes
* Transit-oriented development
* Vehicle development
* Tram-train progress
* Modal integration
* New technology

DAY TWO is a technical / best practice day aimed at those involved in the day-to-day running of LRT networks. Themes include:

*  Optimising tram deployment
* Savings through catenary-less operation
* Security
* Ticketing
* Minimising disruption
* Carbon reduction
* Maintenance strategies

Who should attend? Delegates come from operators, local and national authorities, manufacturers and suppliers, construction companies, financiers and investors, LRT promoters, consultants, legal and financial organisations and campaigning bodies. The 2010 event held in Newcastle brought together 120 leading industry figures from six countries.

Delegate accommodation in Manchester

In conjunction with Visit Manchester, we have secured significant discounts at a number of hotels in Manchester for delegates look at overnight accommodation. To book, or for more details of the hotels, please visit:

https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/MNCUKLRC2011

Reduced rates and rooms will be held up to 10th May 2011, so remember to book early.

If you require accommodation beyond this date, please contact Visit Manchester on 0871 2262 467 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it