IARO Webinar –
“Manchester Airport: Connections, Funding and Future Development”
Friday 18 June 2021
- How rail links to the UK’s Manchester Airport were developed and funded
- Future Airport rail link development plans and capacity expansion
- Impact on mode share, airport parking and the road network
The 5th in the series of Webinars arranged by the International Air Rail Organisation will focus on Manchester Airport, located in the North-West of England
Taking place on Friday 18 June 2021, the Webinar is free-of-charge. Registration is now open – click here to participate: IARO Manchester Airport
Subjects to be covered will include:
- Geographical and political environment - changes since the rail link was first planned and developed in the late 1980s
- Development and Funding of Manchester Airport’s rail connections
- Analysis of the Airport’s rail-link customers
- Future expansion to increase capacity
- Rail mode share – and impact on airport parking and the road network
The Webinar will feature two speakers, each providing valuable information on the Airport – including the historical perspective, future developments and mode share data
- Bob Longworth (Director, Bob Longworth Consulting Ltd and Former Ground Transport Manager, Manchester Airport.)
- Andy Saunders (Surface Access Strategy Manager, Manchester Airports Group)
Practical Information
- Webinar Title: “Manchester Airport: Connections, Funding and Future Development”
- Date: Friday 18 June 2021
- Time: 10am (US Central Time); 11am (US Eastern); 4pm (UK); 5pm (Central European Time);
- Presenters: Bob Longworth and Andy Saunders
- Registration: Click on this link – IARO Manchester Airport
Further information will be circulated to participants prior to the Meeting.
We are looking forward to another interesting and valuable session. |
