Date/Time
Date(s) - 20 January 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Categories


The Power of Open Access

 

Guest Speaker

Jen Clare

Service Delivery Director, Lumo

 

Tuesday 20th January 2026

 

Light refreshments at 17:00
followed by presentation at 17:30

 

Venue: George Stephenson House (opposite York Station)

The presentation will also be available online from 17:30

 

About the Event

Open access rail has been a hotly debated topic in recent months, with companies like Lumo, Hull Trains, and Grand Central supplementing the services offered by public sector operators. Open access aims to fill gaps in the existing timetable, attract new customers with lower fares and provide exciting new routes. Key challenges include limited railway capacity on some parts of the network and general awareness of the open access offering, while benefits can include increased competition and lower fares for customers.

Jen Clare, Service Delivery Director at Lumo, will be covering topics such as:

  • Increased competition driving value for money for customers, market response and service innovations
  • Economic growth and regional connectivity
  • Lumo and the journey so far

 

POD Sections:
02: Performance Management
03: Delivering Passenger & Freight Services
11: Railway Organisations Business Context

How to Attend

In-Person

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”

Online

For those of you unable to join in-person, the main presentation will be available via Teams at 17:30.

Register here to join online

 

 

Any questions please contact Liz Walker at events@railwayoperators.co.uk

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