Date/Time
Date(s) - 19 May 2026
5:00 pm
Categories
In December 2025 the railway implemented its largest timetable change on the East Coast main line for many years, offering faster journeys, thousands more weekly seats, and increased service frequencies. Backed by a £4bn investment, the upgrade brings improved connections between London, Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland. There are also upgrades to some regional services.
John Grainger, Joint Head of Performance – East Coast Partnership (LNER & Network Rail), will be speaking about the development of the timetable, and specifically how the team understood and mitigated the risk to performance.
POD Sections:
02: Performance Management
03: Delivering Passenger & Freight Services
06: Operational Planning & Timetabling
10: People & Change
The North East Area Council look forward to welcoming you to their event in York, which will give you the opportunity to network while enjoying light refreshments before the talk. Please aim for a prompt arrival, in order to ensure access to George Stephenson House.
The council members will also adjourn to the ‘York Tap’ after the event for some drinks and a chat, as many members welcome the opportunity to meet industry colleagues.
To reserve your place in York, use the booking form below and click “SEND YOUR BOOKING”
For those of you unable to join in-person, the main presentation will be available via Teams at 17:30.
Any questions please contact Liz Walker at events@railwayoperators.co.uk
