Location
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Date & Time
8am, July 2nd, 2026
Speakers
5+ Professionals
Delegates
400 Seats

About Rail Cymru Conference 2026

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The Rail Cymru Conference brings together leaders from across Wales’ rail industry to explore how we can deliver better outcomes for passengers, freight, communities, and the wider economy. As Wales enters a pivotal period of investment and transformation, this year’s programme focuses on practical collaboration, strategic planning, and the lessons that will shape the next decade of rail delivery.

 

A central feature of this year’s conference is an in-depth update on Network North Wales — the multi-billion-pound programme set to reshape connectivity across the region. Delegates will hear the latest on:

  • Electrification and modernisation of the North Wales Main Line
  • The new Wrexham–Liverpool connection
  • Metro-style service ambitions across the region
  • Integration with local authorities and cross-border partners
  • How the programme will unlock economic, social, and environmental benefits

 

In addition, we will be focusing on the investment of new stations, with the announcement that seven new stations are to be built across South East Wales which will boost capacity across the network, transform the passenger experience and create economic prosperity.
Finally, with CP7 well underway, the conference provides a timely update on current workbanks across Wales, opportunities for suppliers and delivery partners and understanding how early planning for CP8 is already influencing strategic decisions.

 

The event an ideal opportunity for companies to showcase the latest innovations and technology which will help transform Wales’ rail network. Register your interest in the form here, email enquiry@peloton-events.co.uk, or phone 0161 519 8950 to find out more.

 

The event is an ideal opportunity for companies to showcase the latest innovations and technology which will help transform Wales’ rail network. Register your interest in the form here, email enquiry@peloton-events.co.uk, or phone 0161 519 8950 to find out more.

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Our Speakers

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Claire Lockyer

Claire Lockyer

Learning and Development Manager - Transport for Wales
David Beer BA (Hons) DipM MCIM CMILT

David Beer BA (Hons) DipM MCIM CMILT

Senior Manager (Wales) - Transport Focus
Jan Chaudhry van der Velde

Jan Chaudhry van der Velde

Strategic Projects Director - TfW
Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins

Director, Enhancements - Integrated Infrastructure Team - Network Rail
Mark Killick

Mark Killick

Interim Managing Director, Wales & Western
Stewart Ekstrom-Gabb

Stewart Ekstrom-Gabb

Commercial Operations Training Manager - Transport for Wales

Event Schedule

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08.00 – 09.25 – Registration, drinks and networking


09.30 – 09.45 – Ken Skates MS – Outlining investment throughout Wales – proposed
09.45 – 10.00 – Mark Killick – Interim Managing Director – Network Rail
10.00 – 10.45 – Panel Discussion – Network North Wales
  • Robyn McNamara – Senior Programme Development Manager – Network Rail
  • Jan Chaudhry-Van der Velde – Chief Operations Officer – TfW
  • Anthony McKenna – Director of Sponsorship – Network Rail

10.50 – 11.50 – Networking & Refreshments
11.50 – 12.05 – Kevin Collins – Delivery Director, Enhancements – Network Rail
12.05 – 12.20 – Private Sector Case Study
12.20 – 12.35 – Private Sector Case Study
12.35 – 13.10 – Panel Discussion – Delivering Better Outcomes for Wales, and how a collaborative approach can transform rail infrastructure
  • Kevin Collins – Delivery Director, Enhancements – Network Rail
  • Octavius – speaker TBC
  • John Hannah – Director – PDS

13.10 – 14.30 – Lunch & Networking
14.30 – 14.45 – David Beer – Senior Stakeholder Manager – Transport Focus
14.35 – 15.05 – Cardiff Crossrail Consultation
  • Andrew Gregory – Director of Planning, Transport & Environment – Cardiff Council
  • Mark Casey – Programme Manager – Transport for Wales
  • Private Sector Representation

15.05 – 15.20 – Panel Discussion – Trauma Training Team – How it was developed and the positive impact it has had
  • Stewart Ekstrom-Gabb – Training Manager – Transport for Wales
  • Claire Lockyer – Learning and Development Manager – Transport for Wales

15.20 – 15.40 – Speaker TBC
15.40 – 15.50 – Chair closing remarks

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