{"id":195008,"date":"2025-04-03T18:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=176086"},"modified":"2025-04-03T18:16:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:16:00","slug":"chris-fowler-appointed-as-managing-director-for-gts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=195008","title":{"rendered":"Chris Fowler appointed as Managing Director for GTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chris Fowler will take on the role as Managing Director for GTS, the future operator of the Elizabeth line.<\/p>\n

GTS is a joint venture between Go Ahead, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation and will be responsible for operating the Elizabeth line from 25 May 2025.<\/p>\n

Chris joins GTS from Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) where he is Network Operations Director and is responsible for performance on one of the UK\u2019s largest and most complex rail operations.<\/p>\n

GTR manages four rail companies and is responsible for almost 20% of all UK rail journeys. It operates over 1 billion journeys every year and is a leader in adopting new technology, including leading the introduction of digital signalling on the UK mainline rail network.<\/p>\n

Chris\u2019 experience spans both private and public sectors with his current role split with Network Rail Sussex. He started his career with Transport for London where he held roles including Train Operations Manager and Chief of Staff to Managing Director. He has also served as Customer Services Director at GTR\u2019s Southern Railway and as interim Managing Director for Southern Railway and Gatwick Express.<\/p>\n

Patrick Verwer, CEO, Rail, Go-Ahead said<\/strong>: \u201cChris will make an excellent partner to Transport for London with his knowledge that strong partnership between private and public sector is vital in delivering the best service for customers. His expertise and leadership will help us build on the success of the Elizabeth line as GTS takes on the responsibility for operating the most popular railway in the country, on behalf of TfL.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chris Fowler added<\/strong>: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to be appointed as the Managing Director of GTS. The Elizabeth line has already transformed travel in London, becoming the UK\u2019s busiest rail line. It\u2019s a shining example of how investment in our capital\u2019s transport network can drive economic growth and help enrich lives every day; as a proud Londoner, I\u2019m excited for GTS to build on this success. By working with colleagues across the network, we will unlock the line\u2019s full potential as a world-class railway, be a fantastic place to work, and represent London\u2019s position as a global leader in transport.\u201d<\/p>\n

Image credit: Go Ahead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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