Date/Time
Date(s) - April 28 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
House of Commons
Our annual Parliamentary Reception will be held on 28th April 2025 at the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion, Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A 0AA. We are delighted to confirm that we will be joined by
- Lord Hendy, Minister for Rail
- Gareth Bacon MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport
- Paul Kohler MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport)
- Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive at Network Rail
This Rail Forum member and VIP invited guests exclusive event is a highlight of our annual calendar and we would encourage early booking to avoid disappointment. Due to the limited capacity of the venue, members companies can book one place on a first come first served basis – please reserve your place below. Patron and Premium members are entitled to additional places and should have received details separately.
Event details are as follows:
2.00pm Entry to the Terrace Pavilion (Please note that early entry is not allowed)
Welcome champagne courtesy of Rail Forum Patron, MTMS
Wine / beer and soft drinks available
2.30pm Afternoon tea served
4.00pm Event close
4.30pm Post event drinks at The Feathers Pub (opposite St James Park tube station)
We are delighted to confirm our Welcome Champagne event partner:
 | “As Patron members of the Rail Forum, MTMS are delighted to sponsor the Champagne Reception at the Rail Forum’s Parliamentary Event. We believe in celebrating the successes and fostering the connections that drive the rail industry forward. This event provides a crucial platform for dialogue and collaboration, and we’re thrilled to raise a glass with our esteemed colleagues as we collectively shape the future of rail.” Matt Forst, Managing Director, MTMS |
We are delighted to confirm our joint partners for our post event drinks :
 | “Rail Forum’s Parliamentary Reception is a highlight event, especially as we learn more about the new Government’s plans for our sector. Continue the conversation with us at the post-reception drinks which Cogitamus is delighted to be co-sponsoring for the fourth year.” Mark Walker, Chief Executive, Cogitamus |
 | “The Rail Forum Parliamentary Reception is one of those rare opportunities in the year to hear the latest updates from industry leaders and decision makers, while catching up with our industry network of clients, partners and suppliers.” Peter Kingsland, SVP UK & APAC, Icomera |
Entry to the Palace of Westminster will be by invitation from our Parliamentary Sponsor and all delegates must bring their invitation on the day to gain access to the House of Commons.
Bookings will open on 13th February 2025 and will close on 31st March or earlier if the event is full. Joining information and your entry ticket will be sent out a week before.
Patron/Premium members please note that you will need to make individual bookings for your allocation.
Bookings
Members, please select your company name from list; if you are not a Rail Forum member please select Non-Member.