Rail reform and devolution: how can combined authorities, GBR and freight co-exist to achieve their own goals?

17 Jun 2026
Strategy & Leadership
With mayoral combined authorities set to have greater power over their local railways, how can they, Great British Railways and private freight operators work together to ensure their respective goals are met but not at the expense of others.
Chairperson
Lucy Prior
Lucy Prior, Octavius - Business Development Lead - Rail
Speakers
Maggie Simpson
Maggie Simpson, Director General - Rail Freight Group
Mal Drury Rose
Mal Drury Rose, Director of Rail - TfWM
Jason Prince
Jason Prince, Director - Urban Transport Group
Richard Crabtree
Richard Crabtree, Head of Mayoral Partnerships - Network Rail