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Andrew Jones is confirmed to be the new UK Rail Minister
Andrew chaired the Northern Electrification Taskforce, providing the Secretary of State for Transport with advice on the electrification of railways.
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London Underground’s Mark Wild to be new Crossrail Chief Executive
Transport for London (TfL) and Crossrail Ltd have announced that Mark Wild will join Crossrail Ltd as Chief Executive from Monday 19 November 2018, taking over from Simon Wright.
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New Chair of US High Speed Rail Association’s Advisory Board is announced
Rod Diridon Sr. is stepping down after serving as Chair of the Advisory Board during the past decade, but will remain as Chairman Emeritus of the Advisory Board.
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New Chair of the WMCA HS2 Growth Delivery Board announced
The Chair has an important role, working with the government and continuing to use HS2 as a platform for future success and increased investment.
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Decisive action has been taken on the future of the North’s railways
A new appointment, new funding and confirmed upgrade programme will all help ensure the railway network in the north of the UK is as efficient as possible.
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HS2 Phase Two Managing Director has decided to leave
After three successful years working on the high-speed rail project, Paul Griffiths will leave HS2 Ltd at the end of December 2018.
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The Chairman of Italian Railways FS Group to be the new Chairman of UIC
An individual with impressive experience in the transport industry has been appointed as the new Chairman of the International Union of Railways (UIC).
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Transport Secretary announces preferred candidate for ORR Chair
The selected individual carries extensive experience in the transport industry and will be initially appointed as a non-executive board member at ORR.
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Operator of London Overground appoints Concession Transformation Director
Arriva Rail London has appointed an individual with nearly 30 years of experience in strategic and commercial management.
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CN Board appoints Jean-Jacques Ruest as President and CEO
Jean-Jacques Ruest joined CN in 1996 as Vice-President, Petroleum and Chemicals and since then has progressed throughout the company.
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HS2 Ltd appoints both a new Chief Operating Officer and a Chief Financial Officer
HS2 welcomes two new individuals to the team, who bring both years of experience and a strong knowledge of the industry with them.
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Chief Executive Officer at Angel Trains is stepping down after 10 years
Malcolm Brown is leaving the position of CEO at Angel Trains and will be replaced by their current Chief Operating Officer.
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First ombudsman in rail appointed to improve the complaints procedure
Rail industry appoints Dispute Resolution Ombudsman to rule on complaints as part of the rail industry’s plan to change and improve…
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Network Rail makes significant changes to its Board
A new non-executive director and chief executive have been brought onto the Board at Network Rail, with retirements scheduled for later on in the year…
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OTIF’s François Davenne appointed new UIC Director General
At the UIC’s 92nd General Assembly in Madrid on 4 July 2018, François Davenne was appointed as the worldwide organisation of rail’s new Director General.
