Category: People Moves

Northern appoints James Howard to lead it’s largest ever train procurement programme

James Howard, who was recently appointed as Northern’s director of New Rolling Stock Programmes, has taken charge of the operator’s plan to buy hundreds of new trains. Northern is planning to make the largest ever investment in its fleet, by purchasing up to 450 trains in three phases. That will include around 130 trains in […]

Rachel Ellison takes on key regional leadership role at Mott MacDonald  

Mott MacDonald has appointed Rachel Ellison to the new position of operations director for UK and Europe.  Rachel will play a central leadership role across the region together with Richard Risdon in his dual role as managing director for UK and Europe and group strategy director on the executive board.  She will focus on driving […]

Loram EMEA announces new leadership appointments

Loram EMEA is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Tinney as managing director. Lee brings a wealth of experience and will focus on strengthening Loram’s relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout the UK and EMEA. In this role, Lee will also support the strategic vision of Loram Maintenance of Way Inc., the company’s […]

Dalcour Maclaren names new managing director

Infrastructure consultant Dalcour Maclaren has appointed Pete Whipp MISEP as its new managing director, with immediate effect. Pete has nearly 20 years’ experience in environmental consultancy, with a background managing multidisciplinary environmental teams to deliver solutions for clients. He joins Dalcour Maclaren from RSK Group, where he spent 15 years in senior leadership roles, including […]

Frauscher announces leadership transition

Frauscher Sensor Technology has announced that Mayank Tripathi has assumed the position of vice president & general manager, effective 1 January 2026. Michael Thiel concluded his remarkable 15-year tenure as Frauscher CEO at the end of 2025. The leadership transition follows Frauscher’s succession plan and marks an important milestone as the company enters its next […]

Railway Mission welcomes Frances Roscoe as new chaplain for the Northeast

The Railway Mission is delighted to announce the appointment of Frances Roscoe as its new Chaplain for the Northeast of England. Frances joins the Railway Mission with a rich and varied background spanning education, pastoral care and community support. A dedicated mother of two, she relocated to the Northeast in 2023 and brings with her […]

Aglaja Schneider appointed joint CEO for Siemens Mobility UK and Ireland

Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Aglaja Schneider as Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services for its business in the UK & Ireland, effective 1 January 2026. Sambit Banerjee, who has been in this role until now, has decided to retire after a distinguished 30-year career across […]

Aglaja Schneider appointed joint CEO for Siemens Mobility UK and Ireland

Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Aglaja Schneider as Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services for its business in the UK & Ireland, effective 1 January 2026. Sambit Banerjee, who has been in this role until now, has decided to retire after a distinguished 30-year career across […]

Resonate Group appoints Gurvir Henderson as head of propositions and bids

Resonate Group has appointed Gurvir Henderson as head of propositions and bids, bringing more than two decades of experience in transport and rail to support the company’s continued growth and leadership in digital rail innovation. In her new role, Gurvir will be responsible for shaping and developing market-leading propositions, ensuring Resonate Group’s solutions continue to […]