26.06.13
New freight director appointed at Network Rail
Paul McMahon has been appointed as director of freight, Network Rail has announced.
McMahon, has previously worked at the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR), is replacing Tim Robinson, who is the new route managing director for Sussex.
Robin Gisby, managing director of network operations, said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Paul McMahon as our new freight director. Paul took up his role on Monday 24 June, replacing Tim Robinson, who is the new route managing director for Sussex. My thanks go to Duncan Clark who has led the freight team since Tim’s move.
“Paul recently joined Network Rail as a senior programme manager in group strategy. A highly experienced economist, Paul also spent more than eight years at the Office of Rail Regulation, where he was deputy director, railway markets & economics.”
John Smith, managing director of GB Railfreight, said: “I want to congratulate Paul McMahon on his recent appointment as Network Rail’s director of freight, particularly at such an important time for the industry. The forecasted growth in rail freight means that the industry must continue to work with Network Rail to secure an aligned growth strategy and investment plan.
“The quick appointment of an individual with a significant level of senior experience to this post indicates and reassures us that Network Rail continues to take freight seriously.
“I am looking forward to working closely with him over the coming months to maximise on this growth potential and to achieve our shared vision: moving more freight off Britain’s roads, substantially reducing carbon emissions and ultimately keeping the British economy moving.”
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