Session 1: Rail – creating a new growth agenda

• Rail is well positioned to be a preferred future transport choice, helping to solve long-standing challenges in passenger transport – decarbonisation, convenience and accessibility
• Rail stations and associated development can play a major role in achieving decarbonisation targets via mode shift, integration and the creation of mobility hubs
• Positioning trains as an alternative, green and efficient means of transport

Session 2: Making rail stations more attractive for people and communities

• Enhancing the passenger experience through innovative technology and applications to provide integrated journey planning information and ticketing
• A new awareness of increasing the attractiveness of rail stations for leisure and tourism
• Rail stations are evolving into smart mobility hubs

Session 3: Property and development case study session

• Generating economic, social, and commercial value: maximising local value creation from rail stations via commercial and urban development, improved community assets and better connectivity across local neighbourhoods
• New land uses to attract toursists, employers, workers, shoppers and leisure customers. Opportunities to unlock housing, local economic growth and social value
• Accessibility and connectivity to other means of transport, including walking, public transport, cycling and e-mobility is becoming a key planning aim