Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, UK
16-17 May 2012
In association with the Light Rapid Transit Forum
Earlybird discounts available. To book, or for sponsorship details, call +44 (0)1832 281132 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Promised investment is coming through for light rail schemes across the UK and the Coalition government has given rail-borne urban transport significant support despite the toughest economic climate for generations. The coming years really do promise A New Deal for Light Railin the UK.
Building on the success of the expanded 2011 event, the 7th Annual UK Light Rail Conference brings together over 200 senior decision-makers for two days of open debate, covering all aspects of light rail and tramway operation and development, sharing experience from UK and overseas centres of excellence.
Topics for 2012 include:
- UK operator best practice forum
- Travel options: Improving the passenger experience and inter-modal operation
- Environmental impact: Are we as green as we can be?
- Complimentary modes: Choosing the right transport solution
- Wired vs. wireless: Are we ready to lose the wire?
- Construction innovation: The Metrolink approach
- Procurement: Standardisation vs. bespoke solutions
- Utilities: Striking the right balance
- The UK’s "Centre of Procurement Excellence"
- The benefits of ‘small start’ and cost-contained systems
- Making PFIs work in a light rail context
- Case studies on delivering major projects
- Tram-train: UK update
- Making LRT work: Convincing the politicians
- 2015… now what for the UK?
Speakers include:
Geoff Inskip – Chief Executive, centro and Chair UKTram and pteg
Ian Brown CBE– Former Managing Director, London Rail
Paul Matthews – Chairman, RATP Dev UK
Simon Coulthard– Head of Tram-Train Projects, Network Rail
Colin Robey – Head of Operations Rail and Rapid Transit, Centro
Roger Harrison – Chairman, Tramlink Nottingham
Thomas J. Potter – Chief Engineer, Bybanen AS
Andrew Braddock – Director General, UKTram
Dave Haskins – Assistant Director, Projects, Metro
Santiago Molina – Technical Director, Tranvia de Murcia (invited)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Delegates come from operators,local and national transport authorities,manufacturers and suppliers,construction companies, financiersand investors, LRT promoters, consultants, legal and financial organisations and campaigning bodies. The 2011 event in Manchester brought together over 200 leading industry figures from across Europe.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT? With senior figures from the UK’sLRT systems and manufacturersin attendance, the 7th Annual UK Light Rail Conference offers an excellent business platform for the entire light rail supply chain.
NETWORKING
As the place to do business and build relationships, we have built over six hours of dedicated networking and exhibition time into the schedule for 2012. Refreshment breaks, buffet lunches and drinks receptions all held within the exhibition area at the Manchester Conference Centre allow delegates to share experience and create ongoing dialogue.
For those delegates who attended in 2011, additional discounts on top of the advertised earlybird rates are available for bookings received before 24 February 2012. Please contact +44 (0)1832 281132 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for these special rates.
Accommodation
In association with Visit Manchester we have secured rooms at a selection of hotels across the city at specially negotiated delegate rates.All rooms are held on an online system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit cards.
Negotiated delegate rates and rooms will be held up to 17 April 2012, so remember to book early. If you require accommodation beyond this date or you have any queries about the website, please contact Visit Manchester. If you require any assistance with your reservation, support is available via the Accommodation Booking team who can be contacted on + 44 (0)161 238 4563 / 4514 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To book accommodation for this event, please use the following link:
https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/MNCUKLR2012
We hope to see you again in Manchester!