Transport Update - Planes, Trains & Buses
Harrogate’s businesses depend on reliable transport services both locally and long distance. This meeting will hear from senior representatives of the main public transport companies serving Harrogate, namely:
Harrogate Bus Company
Northern Railway
LNER
Leeds Bradford Airport
The speakers and a summary of their presentations:
Henri Rohard
TRANSDEV/HARROGATE BUS COMPANY
by Henri Rohard, recently appointed Managing Director
Henri will cover a presentation on one of Transdev Blazefield Key 2024 projects which is the electrification of The Harrogate Bus Company and on Zero Emission Buses development in the UK.
Henri has been with Transdev for 16 years and has spent the last 7 years in Chile as Commercial Director and before that had roles in China and in France. Henri is now based at our offices in Starbeck.
Tony Baxter
NORTHERN RAILWAY
by Tony Baxter, Regional Director East for the past 3 years
Tony will cover ‘State of the Railway’ post COVID (customer recovery, buying habits, touch on IR), and a look ahead on both Northern and wider industry – covering rolling stock strategy , government investment, stations, reform, GBR etc., plus an update on the outcome of current rail industry consultation regarding Ticket Office closures.
David Flesher
LNER London North Eastern Railway
by David Flesher, Commercial Director for the past 3.5 years
David will talk about work to ensure LNER continues to lead the industry and transform for the future to deliver the ambitions of this business, our industry, and the communities and destinations we serve.
Vincent Hodder
LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT
by Vincent Hodder, Chief Executive Officer for the past 2.5 years
Vincent will cover the role of the airport in the local economy; airport performance; development plans; and sustainable aviation
Questions are invited in advance from Chamber members and guests and should be emailed to transport@harrogatechamber.co.uk
Any queries to Brian L Dunsby OBE,
Transport Spokesman, Harrogate Chamber
Brian.Dunsby@PerlexAssociates.org
Tel: 01423 870025
Mobile: 07836 537512
This meeting is open to current members of the Harrogate Chamber of Commerce and first-time visitors who have a business within the Harrogate district.
This meeting is also open to current members of the Harrogate Line Supports Group.
Please visit https://bit.ly/2023Transport for details of ticket availability
