Just as much as transport professionals, city planners and developers hold the key to building more light rail systems in the UK.

Stronger relationships - and learning more about the recent successes in Blackpool, Edinburgh and Manchester - are key themes at the unmissable Light Rail Transit Forum: 3rd Annual Conference.

The venue is only a few metres from Nottingham's tramway, named light rail operation of the Year 2007.
 
You can expect to hear a range of speakers on these core topics:

. How light rail fits into a successful, integrated local transport plan
. Manchester - the city's vote of confidence
. It can be done! - edinburgh has proved it
. Tram-trains - is the Dft serious?
. Blackpool - inspiration for smaller towns
. Liverpool - can the private sector swing the balance?

Who should attend?

.  Members of parliament
.  Central, regional and local government officers
.  System operators
.  Rolling stock manufacturers
.  Transport consultants
.  Suppliers, contractors and service providers
.  Regional assemblies and development agencies
.  Infrastructure contractors and consortiums
.  Regional and local transport groups
.  Passenger transport authorities and executives
.  Planning and transport lawyers
.  Interest groups and voluntary organisations

Regular details and booking information will be available on the site shortly, but if you would like a copy of the conference brochure, or booking details, please contact Roberta Irvine on 01733 367222 - roberta.irvine@lrtap.com