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Who is going where: top appointments in the global rail industry.
DB Cargo UK reorganises management team around four areas of focus
UK: DB Cargo UK has reorganised its senior management team, with CEO Andrea Rossi saying the changes would ‘strengthen accountability and ensure we are set up to continue to deliver best in class services’.
Management course launch invokes spirit of British Rail graduate scheme
UK: The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators has launched a pilot management training programme designed to develop operational leaders with a whole-system understanding of the rail sector.
TransPennine Express turnaround reflected in Rail Business Awards win
UK: Train operators TransPennine Express, London Northwestern and Great Western Railway were among the winners at the 28th annual Rail Business Awards.
UKTram confirms board appointments
UK: Light rail industry association UKTram appointed new and returning board members at its annual general meeting on January 28.
Great British Railways needs ‘a leader who thrives on complexity and transformation’
UK: The Department for Transport has formally advertised the position of Chair of the future Great British Railways board, saying the ‘leadership challenge of national importance’ will require ‘a leader who thrives on complexity and transformation’.
Transport Secretary names next Network Rail and DFTO chairs
UK: Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander has appointed Richard George as the next Chair of infrastructure manager Network Rail, and Sir Andrew Haines as Chair of Department for Transport Operator Ltd.
Combined transport is under a great deal of pressure, warns incoming UIRR Chair
DB Cargo UK targets maintenance and engineering growth
ORR Chief Executive John Larkinson to leave in April 2026
Chris Burchell appointed as RSSB Chair
Alex Hynes named next CEO of DfT Operator Ltd
Train drivers’ union ASLEF announces next General Secretary
Castex predicts ‘the mother of all battles’ to fund French rail infrastructure as he takes over at SNCF
Law firm appoints former Elizabeth Line MD as rail sector adviser
Managing Director appointed as rail consultancy targets international growth
CSX names Steve Angel as CEO to replace Joe Hinrichs
Mark Hopwood named next Chair of the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators
Arriva Group appoints next Chief Executive Officer
New CEO says Lobito Atlantic Railway is ‘a company with exceptional potential’
New Deutsche Bahn CEO sought as Lutz to finish term early
Network Rail announces Jeremy Westlake as next Chief Executive
Turkmen locos return to China for modernisation
Schnieder named next German transport minister
Caledonian Sleeper appoints interim Managing Director