This episode brought to you by West Coast Partnership brings together some of the leading voices in regional rail for another one of TCR North’s Leader’s Debate. This panel discuss how the rail sector can collaborate with regional economies to drive growth and increase productivity and take a further look into how transport infrastructure can play a vital role in connecting people, businesses, and communities. It also explores how the session can increase the voice of rail when policy makers discuss the national transport needs. Panellists on this debate are; Nick Smith, Regional Growth Manager, West Coast Partnership Andrew Dixon, Head of High Speed Rail - Infrastructure Delivery & Development Programme, Manchester City Council Simon Elliott, Head of Rail, Transport for Greater Manchester Chris Coleman, Industry Programme Director, Network Rail