Future IARO Events

2023 IARO Conference and Networking Meeting

Marriott Hotel, Heathrow - 28 & 29 November 2023

- Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Heathrow Express and the International Air Rail Organisation

- Site Visits and Conference Agenda confirmed

- Registration Details and Hotel Booking Information


The International Air Rail Organisation and Heathrow Express are jointly organising a Conference and Networking Meeting on 28 & 29 November, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the two organisations.

We would like to invite you to attend this important event – which also marks the re-launch of the IARO, after a 3-year break.

View the Event Programme (click HERE), which gives details of the Site Visits on 28 November and the Conference Programme on the following day.

Further information, including: Conference Details, Registration and Hotel Booking details are provided below.

Meeting Programme and Agenda

Tuesday 28 November 2023 – Site Visits and Welcome Reception

Day 1 of the Meeting will comprise visits to a number of air-rail locations, including Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Express, Luton Airport and Luton DART, and the Elizabeth Line.

The Day will conclude with a Welcome and Networking Reception for all Participants, sponsored by Heathrow Express.


Wednesday 29 November 2023 – Conference Programme

In addition to marking the 25 years of Heathrow Express, Conference Sessions on Day 2 will cover a range of issues relevant to the air-rail industry, with topics including:

- Connecting London with its Airports – with a focus on Heathrow Express and MTR Elizabeth Line
- A Nationwide Rail System for the UK
- A perspective on how has our profession changed over 25 years? Rail as a component part of a sustainable strategy
- Case Study: Logan Airport, Boston - while rail is the optimal solution for getting people out of their cars, there are situations where rail and bus must co-mingle to create the best solution.
- Heathrow’s Surface Access Strategy - how to de-carbonise travel to and from the airport, for passengers and staff
- How are operators recovering from 2020/2022 Pandemic?
- Airport Expresses and their Competitors
- MXP North Rail Access: An update from SEA Milan Airports and Ferrovienord on the investment in the connection to Milan

How to register for the Meeting

Participation in the Meeting is free-of-charge for IARO Members

For non-Members, the Delegate Fee is £195.00 (+ VAT)

To register, go to this link and click on “Get Tickets” – IARO MEETING 2023

Promo Code for IARO Members: To benefit from free registration to the event, IARO Members should apply this Promo Code: IAROmember

(Interested in IARO Membership? Click on this link – IARO MEMBERSHIP)

Meeting Venue and Special Hotel Rates

- The venue for the Meeting is the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel
- A special rate of £169 per night has been arranged for participants
- To book your room, click on this link: MARRIOTT ROOM BOOKING

We are looking forward a valuable and enjoyable Event – and we hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate this special anniversary.

Further information please contact patrick.hicks@iaro.com


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