Rail Minister confirmed to speak at transport conference in Liverpool

Saturday 3rd February 2024

The Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP is confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s sold out Transport for the North (TfN) annual conference, which is taking place in Liverpool on Monday 5th February.

He will join a high profile line-up of speakers from Northern leaders to key figures from across the business and policy making community in the North of England.

Long-term transformation for the North of England will dominate this year’s conference under the theme ‘Transform the North’ and the future of the Network North initiative is likely to be a hot topic.

The Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP is confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s sold out Transport for the North annual conference

The event takes place at Hilton Liverpool City Centre and will feature speeches from the North’s political and business leaders, as well as industry representatives who will be discussing the opportunities that could be unlocked by investment in the transport system across the whole region.

This year’s conference has an incredibly strong speaker line up, with the addition of the Rail Minister making it even more impactful.

Rail Minister Huw Merriman MP speaks ahead of the 2024 TfN Annual Conference

Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, said: “I look forward to speaking at Transport for the North’s annual conference next week which will bring together regional leaders and industry experts to hold constructive conversations about the future of our transport network.

“This Government remains committed to transforming public transport, working with local leaders to make decisions based on the priorities of local people. Through our Network North plan, we will improve journeys and infrastructure to boost economic growth and connections right across the North of England.”

The full agenda is locked in, and here are some highlights of what you can expect from the day: