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MIDLANDS 2026.
Villa Park, Birmingham
09/07/2026
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Driving Connectivity. Delivering the Midlands Rail Vision.
The Midlands stands at the heart of the UK’s rail network, playing a pivotal role in connecting cities, driving economic growth, and supporting national mobility. As Great British Railways begins to redefine how the railway is structured and delivered, and with regional leaders championing a more connected and resilient transport system, TransCityRail Midlands arrives at a critical point for the region.
This year’s event will spark vital discussions around enhancing capacity, improving reliability, and unlocking the full potential of east–west and north–south connectivity. It will examine how the Midlands can capitalise on infrastructure investment, strengthen regional partnerships, and deliver a railway that supports both passengers and long-term economic ambitions.
Delegates will gain valuable insight into how GBR’s regional approach will support Midlands priorities, how collaboration between operators and infrastructure can be strengthened, and how upcoming policy and funding decisions will shape the future of rail delivery across the region.
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transcityrail midlands AGENDA.
08:00 – 09:15 Registration / Breakfast / Networking / Exhibition
Grab your name badge, breakfast and start your networking early.
09:25 – 09:27 Welcome Address
Welcome to the event. We'll be kicking off shortly.
09:27 – 09:37 Adam Checkley, Infrastructure Director, Central Route, Network Rail
09:37 – 10:02 Midlands Rail Hub and Beyond
10:04 – 10:19 Strategic Partner - Midlands Rail Hub
Strategic partner session. More details to follow.
10:21 – 10:31 Ben Brooks, Portfolio Delivery Director, East Routes Capital Programmes, Network Rail
10:33 – 11:48 Refreshments / Networking / Exhibition
Grab a coffee, mid morning snack and a fist full of business cards during the first networking opportunity of the day.
11:50 – 12:00 Huw Edwards, Stations Delivery Director, HS2
12:02 – 12:27 Freight and Logistics: Using the Midlands as the Engine Room of National Freight Flows
12:29 – 12:44 Strategic Partner
Speaker and content details coming soon.
12:46 – 12:56 Richard Mann, Rail Strategy Lead, Midlands Connect
12:58 – 14:13 Lunch / Networking / Exhibition
Grab your lunch, talk to the speakers about how you can help with their challenges and network with new customers.
14:15 – 14:25 Mal Drury-Rose, Executive Director (WMRE) and Director of Rail (TfWM)
14:27 – 14:52 Digital and Data-Driven Railway: Signalling, Traffic Management, and Real-Time Passenger Information
14:54 - 15:04 Mark Goodall, Major Programmes Director in Central route, Network Rail
15:06 - 15:16 Steven Ireland, Head of Stations, Security and Customer Relationship Management, Network Rail
15:18 - 15:43 Where are the gaps that need SMEs to fill right now?
15:45 - 16:30 Post Conference Drinks Reception
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18:30 – 19:30 Networking Drinks Reception
Continue the conversation over drinks at the evening networking reception.
19:30 – 00:15 Dinner, After Party & Networking
Round off the day with dinner, the after party, and more networking into the evening.
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