Tuesday 25th October, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Herb Garden Café
Free admittance includes hot drink and cake served at 7pm.
All are welcome!
We invite you to a talk by David Edwards about the work of the Heart of Wales Line Development Company Ltd which is a Community Business Unit Trailblazer.
David's talk will explain the work of the company and describe some of its current schemes, such as their new caboose. The rail franchise for the Wales and Borders area is due for renewal soon, and David will also talk about how the company is working to get the best from that process.
About the speaker
David is Chairman of the Development Company. He started his career as a British Rail Management Trainee but denationalised himself and has worked as a trainer, management consultant and marketing specialist in a variety of sectors.
He now concentrates on the not for profit sector and is keen to ensure that the Heart of Wales line is used to maximum effect in aiding the regeneration of the businesses and communities along its route. .
You can download a poster to help promote this event.
Further information
A copy of David's presentation, "The Socially Enterprising Railway", is available to download.
Renewing the franchise for the Heart of Wales Line
David has provided contact details for any enquiries relating to the franchise renewal:
Transport for Wales This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Contact details of companies preparing bids for the franchise:
MTR This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Keolis This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (consultants acting on behalf of Keolis)
Abellio This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Arriva This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The above bidders have all now been approved and are working on their 'initial solutions'. Send in your suggestions for ways in which the current operation needs to be improved.
