Rail Scotland Conference 2026

March 5, 2026

Radisson BLU Glasgow

Rail Scotland Conference 2026

Now in its seventh year, the rebranded Rail Scotland Conference returns to...

Location

Radisson BLU, Glasgow

Date & Time

8am, March 5, 2026

Speakers

10+ Professionals

Delegates

500 Seats

About Rail Scotland Conference 2026

Dress Code: Business Wear

The Rail Scotland Conference returns for its eighth year on 5 March 2026, bringing stakeholders and the supply chain together to examine the future of Scotland’s rail network. With reform, resilience, and climate response at the heart of the agenda, the event provides a platform for strategic updates, technical insights, and collaborative learning.

Keynote contributions from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and senior figures at Transport Scotland and Network Rail will outline current reform priorities, including fleet renewal, procurement, and decarbonisation. Panel discussions will explore what structural reform means in practice, how resilience is being built into the network, and what lessons can be drawn from UK-wide delivery models.

Technical sessions and case studies — including the Eastriggs rail cluster and private sector innovations — will showcase approaches to regional delivery, climate adaptation, and operational efficiency. Throughout the day, delegates will engage with suppliers, delivery bodies, and policy leads to share knowledge, align on challenges, and shape the next phase of rail transformation.

The conference continues to serve as a focal point for Scotland’s rail sector — supporting reform, enabling collaboration, and driving progress toward a more resilient, low-carbon future.

The day consists of keynote presentations, panel discussions and an exhibitor zone for suppliers to promote solutions to our stakeholders. For more information on how you can get involved email enquiry@peloton-events.co.uk, or contact 0161 519 8950.

Memories from last year's event

Rail Scotland Conference 2025

Private Sector

Network Rail & Public Sector

Our Speakers

Event Schedule

Rail Scotland Conference 2026
March 5, 2026

08.00 – 09.15 – Registration, Networking and Drinks

09.15 – 09.30 – Chair welcome – Brian Meechan

09.30 – 09.40 – Fiona Hyslop MSP - - Cabinet Secretary for Transport - confirmed

09.40 – 09.55 – Graeme Cook – Director of Rail Delivery – Transport Scotland – confirmed

09.55 – 10.30 – Panel discussion – what does reform look like and what does the future hold

Bill Reeve – Director of Rail Reform – Transport Scotland – confirmed
Network Rail – TBC
Mary Grant – Chief Executive Officer – Porterbrook – confirmed

10.30 – 10.45 – Siemens Mobility – speaker TBC

10.45 – 11.45 – Networking & Refreshments

11.45 – 12.00 – Liam Sumpter – Managing Director, Scotland – Network Rail – confirmed

12.00 – 12.15 – Kelly Warburton – Senior Sales Director – Hitachi Rail – confirmed

12.15 – 12.45 – Panel discussion – Building resilience into the network

12.45 – 13.00 – Emily Kent – Co-Founder and Director – One Big Circle - confirmed

13.00 – 13.15 – Sandro Muster – Head of Product and Bid Management – Stadler - confirmed

13.25 – 14.25 – Lunch & Networking 14.30 – 15.00 – Case Study – Eastriggs

Shona Clive – Project Lead – Rail Cluster – confirmed
Transport Scotland – speaker TBC

15.00 – 15.30 – Panel discussion – Delivering passenger focused rolling stock for Scotland

Louise Shaw – Head of New Fleet Procurement and Delivery – Transport Scotland – confirmed
Christoph Pasternak – Chief Executive Officer – EUROFIMA – confirmed

15.30 – 16.00 – Panel discussion – Shared learnings from around the regions

Damian Briody – Head of Rail Projects and Technical Services – Transport Scotland – confirmed
Chris Jackson – Managing Director – TransPennine Express – confirmed
Alan Lord - Director Development and Design, Capital Investments Irish Rail – confirmed
Mott MacDonald – speaker TBC

15.55 – 16.10 – Speaker TBC

16.10 – 17.00 – Post event drinks reception

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