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An Audience with Sir Andrew Haines OBE

Join SWiFT for a special evening , An Audience with Sir Andrew Haines OBE, one of the UK’s leading voices in transport leadership and infrastructure strategy.

Sir Andrew will reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing the UK’s rail network, from modernisation and performance improvement to long-term investment in sustainable infrastructure. He will also share perspectives on the future of rail reform, leadership in complex systems, and how collaboration across government and industry can help deliver a more reliable, efficient, and passenger-focused railway for the nation.

Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Venue: TBC

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Sponsored by Network Rail and Newsom Consulting.

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Event Date

Wed, 20th May 2026

Event Time

From 5:00 pm till 9:00 pm

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