Network Event – Rail Developments in HertfordshireDate: Friday 31st January 2014, 9am to 1pmLocation: KPMG, 58 Clarendon Rd, Watford WD17 1DE

5 mins from Watford Junction StationTravel: Very limited parking* – please come by train if possible or

park in public car park (eg Intu Centre)

Agenda:Coffee/tea from 9am for 9:30am start

1. Overview of rail structure and decision-making in Hertfordshire - HCC

Network Rail vs operators' responsibilities

Franchise background2. Watford Junction Blockade - London Midland (+ Southern Rail)

When, where, why

Comms plans

Q&A session3. Croxley Rail Link update TBC

Exact content TBC4. Abbey Line - London Midland

What it is (CRP etc)

Frequency

Benefits & issues

Q&A5. Station improvement update - HCC

Watford station redevelopment

Hemel Station

Overview of other recent improvements in SW Herts6. General marketing update - London Midland/Southern

business comms

business discounts/potential?

Q&A

Lunch 12:45 approx

* if parking at KPMG is essential, please email bigherts@hertfordshire.gov.uk