BAG was delighted to support Interchange this week, 3 - 4 March 2026 in Manchester  with a BAG Stand and by hosting a joint partner theatre session with RIA looking at Transportation hubs – achieving seamless connectivity between airports and rai. The discussion addressed the practical realities, the challenges and complexities of planning, designing and delivering enhanced rail connectivity to the UK’s airports. 

We would like to thank our panellists for a fantastic session filled with collaboration and thought provoking discussions as well as to our members, board members and colleagues for a truly enjoyable few days!

Our panellists included:
- Moderator – Robert Courts KC FRAeS, former Aviation Minister 
- Darren Caplan, Chief Executive, Railway Industry Association
- Alan Corner, Deputy Chair, British Aviation Group
- Hannah Godfrey, Senior Surface Access Manager, London Gatwick
- Tim Leech, Head of Surface Access Strategy, Heathrow Airport
- Sue West, Director of Landside Operations, Manchester Airport

   

 

 

 

 

 

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