When: 18 July 2023, 18:00 (for 18:30 Start) - 20:30
Where: SLC Rail, 4 Brindleyplace,  Birmingham, B1 2HZ
Meeting Point: SLC Rail reception area in 4 Brindleyplace

Speaker: Ian Walters, MD

Hear from Ian Walters, MD and founder of SLC Rail, the leading company in third party rail scheme development from strategy to funding, to development and delivery. Ian will provide insight into how private sector involvement and investment is crucial to see rail schemes being delivered, that in turn can help drive modal shift and enhanced customer satisfaction and why it is even more important now. Nibbles and Drinks available.



Ian Walters – Managing Director and Founder of SLC Rail 
 
Ian is the founder and co-owner, and Managing Director, of SLC Rail with over 25 years’ experience in the rail industry.  He is a hands-on leader and is closely involved with clients and their schemes.  After qualifying as an accountant, Ian worked at Red Star Parcels, Marconi, P&O and Spar before moving to Chiltern Railways and obtaining his first director position.   He then went on to work for City Greenwich Lewisham Rail Link PLC and John Laing Projects and Developments Limited, where he gained further experience structuring innovative third-party delivered railway projects from both within the industry and alongside it. By challenging standard funding models, developing bespoke commercial structures and giving investors reassurance about risk, Ian has been instrumental in delivering more than 20 new railway stations and infrastructure schemes starting with Warwick Parkway, the first new station to be built since privatisation.   Ian started SLC Rail in 2009 and the business has led on over 60 station projects, which is helping to make a difference to so many communities across the UK.    


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Competency sets:


• PAS1.2 Modes, Modal Choice and Transport Integration
• PAS2.1 Passenger Movement Costing, Pricing, Obligations and Subsidies
• LE2.1 Customer Service and Relationship Management