Chaired by Norman Baker, the summit will be a unique opportunity for rail industry, business and politicians to discuss how rail improvement in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can unlock good growth for the South-East, East of England and beyond.
One of the key focuses of the summit will be the need to press ahead with the Ely Area Capacity Enhancements. We will be building on the discussion in Parliament yesterday following the publication of a new report into Ely junction by England's Economic Heartland and Transport East.
Agenda
9:00 Arrivals
Tea and coffee supplied
9:30 Welcome
Opening comment from Dr Nik Johnson, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor and Rt Hon Norman Baker, Director of External Affairs, The Campaign for Better Transport
9:45 Keeping Growth on Track
How capacity enhancement at Ely Junction will unlock growth in the UK export market. An interview with Steve Beel, Chief Executive Officer, Freeport East
10:00 Maximising the potential of clusters
An in-depth look at the unique positioning of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough at the heart of clusters and how rail improvements can maximise their potential to the UK economy. Panel session chaired by Rt Hon Norman Baker with Jonathan Denby, Head of Corporate Affairs, Greater Anglia, Gareth Powell, Managing Director, London Stansted Airport, Naomi Green, Managing Director, England Economic Heartland
10:45 Comfort break
11:00 Transforming Transport: Integrating networks to simplify public transport
Integrating rail, bus and active travel networks to achieve a smooth user experience, lower carbon emissions, build a sustainable system. An interview with The Campaign for Better Transport.
11:15 Linking people and places to match skills demand
A panel session to consider how Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority proposed rail interventions will support a thriving business economy by connecting a skilled workforce. Panel session chaired by Andy Summers, CEO, Transport East, Jess Cunningham, Transport Advisor Strategic Projects, Cambridge University, Beth West, CEO, East West Rail, Jamie Jones, Vice Principal (Operations and Infrastructure, ARU Peterborough
13:00 Closing remarks and summary of actions
Rt Hon Norman Baker
13:15 Lunch and open networking
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