Location
Radisson BLU, Glasgow
Date & Time
8am, March 4, 2027
Speakers
10+ Professionals
Delegates
500 Seats

About Rail Scotland Conference 2027

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Now firmly established as a key fixture in the Scottish rail calendar, the Rail Scotland Conference brings together the most influential voices shaping the future of the nation’s railway. Each year, the event serves as a unique forum where senior leaders from the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, operators, suppliers, and the wider stakeholder community come together to discuss priorities, share progress, and align on the strategic direction of Scotland’s rail network.

Against the backdrop of significant national commitments to decarbonisation, modal shift, and long-term infrastructure renewal, this year’s conference arrives at a pivotal moment. Scotland continues to lead the way with ambitious investment programmes designed to modernise the network, enhance capacity, and improve reliability for passengers and freight customers alike. Delegates will explore the major programmes currently shaping the landscape—from electrification and alternative traction development to station upgrades, modernisation of their fleet, digital signalling, and enhancements to key routes that support economic growth and regional connectivity.

The event provides a platform for open, constructive dialogue on how these investments can be delivered efficiently and collaboratively, ensuring that Scotland’s railway remains resilient, sustainable, and fit for the future. With contributions from policymakers, delivery bodies, and industry innovators, the conference offers unparalleled insight into the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Our Speakers

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Liam Sumpter

Liam Sumpter

Managing Director, Network Rail Scotland
Stephen Flynn MSP

Stephen Flynn MSP

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport
Graeme Cook

Graeme Cook

Director of Rail Delivery - Transport Scotland
Joanne Maguire

Joanne Maguire

Managing Director - ScotRail
Bill Reeve

Bill Reeve

Director of Rail Reform - Transport Scotland

Event Schedule

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08.00 – 09.25 – Registration, networking and drinks


09.30 – 10.00 – Stephen Flynn – Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport – Scottish Government - confirmed
10.00 – 10.35 – Panel discussion – Designing Scotland’s Railway for the future
  • Bill Reeve – Director of Rail Reform – Transport Scotland - confirmed

  • 10.35 – 10.50 – Speaker TBC
    10.45 – 11.35 – Networking and Drinks
    11.35 – 11.50 – Liam Sumpter – Managing Director - Network Rail Scotland - confirmed
    11.50 – 12.05 – Joanne Maguire – Managing Director – ScotRail Trains Ltd - confirmed
    12.05 – 12.20 – Headline Sponsor
    12.20 – 12.35 – Emily Kent – Founder – One Big Circle
    12.35 – 12.50 – speaker TBC
    12.50 – 13.20 – Graham Kelly – Caledonia Sleeper - confirmed
    13.20 – 14.35 – Lunch & networking
    14.35 – 15.05 - Panel discussion
    15.05 – 15.35 – Graeme Cook – Director of Rail Delivery - confirmed
    15.35 – 16.00 – Panel discussion –
    16.10 – 17.00 – Post event drinks reception

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