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Capacity. Innovation. Delivering a Railway for the South.

South England’s railway faces some of the most complex challenges in the UK, from high passenger demand and ageing infrastructure to the need for greater resilience and performance. As Great British Railways sets out to transform how the network operates, and regional stakeholders push for smarter, more integrated solutions, TransCityRail South England comes at a crucial time for the industry.

This year’s event will drive forward the conversation on increasing capacity, embracing innovation, and delivering a more reliable and efficient railway. It will explore how the South can respond to growing demand, harness digital and technological advancements, and create a system that better serves both commuters and communities.

Delegates will gain key insight into how GBR’s plans will address the South’s unique challenges, how partnerships across the supply chain can unlock faster delivery, and how policy reform and investment strategies will influence the region’s rail future.

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transcityrail south 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 Keynote

Speaker and content details coming soon.

09:37 – 10:02 Smarter Operations, Safer Networks: The Power of Workforce Platforms and Signal Infrastructure Software in Rail's Digital Future

Amy Jones (Invited)

HM Inspector of Railways- Human Factors

10:04 – 10:19 Strategic Partner

Speaker and content details coming soon.

10:21 – 10:31 Michael Brinkley, Infrastructure Director (Interim), Network Rail High Speed

Michael Brinkley

Infrastructure Director (Interim)
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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 Keynote

Speaker and content details coming soon.

12:02 – 12:27 Thought Leadership

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12:29 – 12:44 Strategic Partner

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12:46 – 12:56 David Mckenna, Lead Sponsor - LU and Elizabeth Line Renewals, TfL

David Mckenna

Lead Sponsor - LU and Elizabeth Line Renewals
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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 Chrisma Jain, Head of Innovation at Network Rail High Speed

Chrisma Jain

Head of Innovation
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14:27 – 14:52 Building a fully connected railway: digital systems, communications infrastructure, and Wi‑Fi that works for everyone

Richard Adams

Head of Architecture
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Gareth Evans

Head of Rail Technology
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14:54 – 15:04 Alex Hynes, Chief Executive, DFTO

Alex Hynes

Chief Executive
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15:06 – 15:31 Powering the Future of Rail Through Technology

Leon Kong

Head of Integrated Data Strategy
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Susan Millington

Head of Programme Management
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15:36 – 16:21 Post Conference Drinks Reception

Join us for post-conference drinks — a great opportunity to connect with speakers and fellow delegates.

18:30 – 19:30 Networking Drinks Reception

Continue the conversation over drinks at the evening networking reception.

20:35 – 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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CONFERENCE DELEGATE PASS - TransCityRail South 2026

CONFERENCE DELEGATE PASS - TransCityRail South 2026

DINNER DELEGATE PASS - TransCityRail South 2026

DINNER DELEGATE PASS - TransCityRail South 2026

CONFERENCE AND DINNER DELEGATE PASS - TransCityRail South 2026

CONFERENCE AND DINNER DELEGATE PASS - TransCityRail South 2026

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we’re loved by our former attendees

Some kind words from atteNdees of past events.

The screen you see behind is being used by train operators after they met with us at TransCityRail.

Rene Blamey

UK Business ManagerGlobal Display Solutions
It’s a great event and there’s loads of people here to interact with and we want to grow our network with SMEs.

Martin Leppard

HS2 Account DirectorSkanska
It’s a superb event with fantastic outcomes.

Anette White

Head of MarketingSPL Powerlines
The quality of delegates is top notch.

Oliver Donohue

Senior ManagerRaildiary (Now Gather)
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