HS2 and Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, will be joined by East Midlands politicians and leaders at an event to discuss rail plans for the region. Full Speed Ahead: bringing high speed-rail to the East Midlands, hosted by Midlands Connect and Transport for East Midlands will focus the importance of the Integrated Rail Plan and HS2 for the region.
Where: The Stuart Hotel, Derby DE1 2QR
When: Monday 3rd July, 9:30-14:00
Contact: paulbutters@midlandsconnect.uk or 07827 747436
Agenda
10:00 – 10:15 | Speech – opening comments
Sir John Peace (Chair of Midlands Connect)
10:15 – 10:30 | Keynote speech
Huw Merriman MP (HS2 & Rail Minister, DfT)
10:30– 11:15 | Panel – Unlocking the potential of the East Midlands: the impact of the IRP
11:15– 11:30 | Coffee break
11:30 – 12:15 | Panel: High Speed Rail in the East Midlands
Panellists:
- Alexandra Batey (Phase 2b Development Director for HS2)
- Rupert Brennan Brown (Rail Forum Board Director & Stakeholder Engagement Lead)
- Ken Harrison (Programme Director at East Midlands Development Corporation)
- Chair: Maria Machancoses (CEO of Midlands Connect)
12:15 – 13:00 | Panel – The IRP: a political perspective
Panellists:
- Pauline Latham (MP for Mid Derbyshire)
- Toby Perkins (MP for Chesterfield)
- Amanda Solloway (MP for Derby North)
- Cllr Ben Bradley (MP for Mansfield)
13:00 – 13:15 | Speech – closing remarks
Maria Machancoses (CEO of Midlands Connect)