Derbyshire rail firm MTMS has welcomed a new engineer on board as it continues to go the extra mile in keeping UK train depots maintained to the highest standards. Stuart Miller has joined the Swadlincote-based company as its latest maintenance engineer, bringing to the MTMS team more than two decades of experience on the railways. […]
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Network Rail announces Jeremy Westlake as new Chief Executive
Network Rail has today announced the appointment of Jeremy Westlake as its next Chief Executive, replacing Sir Andrew Haines who will be retiring. Jeremy, who is currently Chief Financial Officer, will formally take up the role in October following a transition period alongside Sir Andrew. In this role, Jeremy will oversee the amalgamation of Network […]
SPL Powerlines UK announces strategic appointments
SPL Powerlines UK is proud to announce a milestone in its continued growth and transformation with the promotion of three key members of its senior leadership team. With effective date 1 June 2025, Lee Pounder has been appointed regional managing director – Scotland & Ireland, Steve McWhan becomes regional managing director – England & Wales, […]
CrossCountry confirms new additions to leadership team
CrossCountry has announced the appointments of a new customer and commercial director and service delivery director who will join the executive leadership team imminently. Mark Anderson joins CrossCountry as customer and commercial director in a permanent move, having held the role on an interim basis since July 2024. Mark has worked across commercial, marketing and […]
Select Surveys appoints new managing director
Utility surveying organisation, Select Surveys, has appointed Jake McCabe as its new managing director. Jake assumes the role with a wealth of hands-on experience, a strong understanding of operational delivery, and a proven commercial mindset. McCabe expressed his enthusiasm for the new role: “Select Surveys has a strong foundation, and for me, stepping into this […]
Porterbrook appoints Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects
Rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook has today announced the appointment of Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects. Max, previously senior commercial delivery manager at Porterbrook, has considerable freight experience and has been pivotal in supporting the company’s propositions in the sector since re-entering the market. Stefan Rose, chief investment officer, […]
Mike Brown announced as chair of HS2 Ltd as Transport Secretary reveals project reset
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that Mike Brown will be taking over as HS2 Ltd Chair, working alongside CEO Mark Wild to deliver a programme reset, including reviewing the costs and schedule, renegotiating HS2’s large construction contracts, and reviewing HS2 Ltd’s skills and structure. The Transport Secretary has asked Mark Wild to be ready […]
Carlisle appoints David Brook as head of operational training
Carlisle Support Services has announced the appointment of David Brook as head of operational training which represents another strategic step in its commitment to raising industry standards, having now completely removed the use of subcontracted labour across security and events operations for over a year to improve consistency in quality and service delivery. Joining Carlisle […]
Trainline appoints Sakshi Amand to build best-in-class growth team
Travel platform Trainline, has appointed Sakshi Anand, into the new role of Chief Growth Officer, previously VP of Growth and President UK. Over the last 25 years, Trainline has grown from a UK-focused retailer by phone, to a digital-first platform that serves more than 40 countries, 250+ rail and coach operators and with 27 million […]
Hanson & Hall appoints new managing director
Hanson & Hall Rail Services Solutions Ltd has appointed Paul Willerton to the position of managing director. Paul has been with the company since the beginning of 2023 and has been promoted from the position of head of human resources planning and talent acquisition. He takes over from Jason Hall, the founder of the business. […]