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Who is going where: top appointments in the global rail industry.
Alex Hynes appointed DfT Director General Rail Services
UK: The Department for Transport has appointed Alex Hynes as Director General Rail Services. He is due to join on a two-year secondment from his current position as Managing Director of Scotland’s Railway on April 15.
Steve Murphy to leave MTR UK
UK: MTR UK Chief Executive Steve Murphy is to leave ‘to pursue other career goals’, Hong Kong-based transport group MTR Corp announced on February 23.
CrossCountry Managing Director leaves
UK: Managing Director Tom Joyner left CrossCountry with immediate effect on February 15.
Intercity Railfreight develops express freight network
UK: Mark Bird has been appointed to the new role of Chief Revenue Officer at Intercity Railfreight, which uses passenger trains for the express delivery of high-value and time-critical products.
Interim Managing Director for South Western Railway named
UK: Chief Operating Officer Stuart Meek has been appointed Interim Managing Director at South Western Railway with effect from March 19.
Rail Logistics Europe restructures ahead of Fret SNCF breakup
FRANCE: SNCF’s freight and logistics division Rail Logistics Europe has announced a series of leadership changes in preparation for the breakup of Fret SNCF.
David Brown takes over as Chair of the Rail Delivery Group
Independent Rail Retailers Chair appointed
Richard Hines named next Chief Inspector of Railways
City Airport CEO to head HS1 Ltd
Next London Overground Managing Director appointed
Chris Jackson confirmed as TransPennine Managing Director
Go-Ahead appoints rail strategy leader and new head of Govia Thameslink Railway
Loram UK appoints Managing Director
Transport Focus Chief Executive appointed
Northern names next Managing Director
Incoming Korail President & CEO sets out five goals
Union Pacific CEO appointed
Dedicated ARTC subsidiary to lead Inland Rail project
Acting head of Uzbekistan’s national railway appointed
Focus on funding as Andy Lord appointed London Transport Commissioner
Interview: Creating a sustainable global player
VIA Rail President & CEO appointed
Scottish Rail Holdings board members appointed