Access to the rail network – ensuring everyone is treated fairly

18 Jun 2026
Strategy & Leadership
Great British Railways will take over track access decisions from the Office of Rail and Road in 2027, prompting concerns that GBR could prioritise its own services over others. How can that be avoided?
Chairperson
Rich Wilcock
Rich Wilcock, Industry Editor - RAIL
Speakers
Stuart Jones
Stuart Jones, Managing Director - First Rail Open Access
Peter Graham
Peter Graham, Policy & Government Affairs Director - Freightliner
Geoff Hobbs
Geoff Hobbs, Director of Public Transport Service Planning - Transport for London