Sir John Armitt is new chairman of National Express Group
Previously deputy chairman of Berkeley Group, Armitt takes over from outgoing chairman, John Devaney, on 1st February. Tim Score, senior independent director, who led the recruitment process, said: ‘I would like to thank John Devaney for his crucial role in turning the company around and establishing a strong base from which to generate profitable growth.
Sir John will now oversee the next phase as we continue to deliver operational excellence while developing a new pipeline of opportunities across our portfolio in the US,
Two long-servers say goodbye to Greater Anglia
Sir John Armitt
Europe and North Africa.’ A member of the Transport for London board, Armitt’s role as chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority will wind down this year.
Stephen Locke joins London TravelWatch Stephen Locke
Locke is the new chair of the independent watchdog for transport users in and around London. He worked for many years at Which? as director of research and policy and subsequently served on a wide range of boards and councils dealing with consumer policy and regulation.
David Tonkin now chairman of the Railway Industry Association
The RIA, the representative organisation for the UK railway supply industry, has appointed Tonkin, Atkins’ UK CEO, as its new chairman, taking over from Colin S. Walton. Tonkin said: ‘Governments around the world continue to invest in infrastructure as a means of driving economic growth. As pioneers of train travel, UK companies can provide valuable skills and experience to support the enhancement and growth of the railway worldwide.’
Greater Anglia’s Ilford depot said a final goodbye late last year to Allan Faulkner after 50 years of service. Starting out as an apprentice at the St Pancras training centre, Essex-born Faulkner then joined the Ilford Depot and later London Liverpool Street station as a fitter, before returning to Ilford as a yard assistant. Faulkener’s love of steam locomotives has led him all over the world and this new year sees him on a steam tour of New Zealand.
Allan Faulkner
Dave Lupton, Greater Anglia’s fleet production manager, said: ‘Allan is unique, very generous and always ready to help, and we wish him a very happy retirement.’
77 year-old Chas Bellchamber, a ticket examiner at Norwich station, has retired after 61 years of service. Bellchamber joined the railway in 1951 as a fireman, stoking steam trains while also qualifying as a passed driver. He later became a guard and senior conductor. Bellchamber’s family has served the railway for an astonishing 180 years. Inspired to join by his father Sidney, who drove steam trains on the Great Eastern Main Line, his two sons work
Chas Bellchamber
for Greater Anglia and his grandson is also a conductor. Andrew Goodrum, Greater Anglia’s customer service director said: ‘It’s safe to say that we could get Chas to do any job on the station and he’d do it well. His length of service is a fantastic achievement in this day and age.’
Oliver Bratton new to MRT David Tonkin
Eric Martin-Neuville is new COO of Geodis Wilson
The global freight management company has announced Martin-Neuville as chief operating officer and freight board member. Succeeding from Fernando Gea, Martin- Neuville joined the Geodis Group in 1985 becoming deputy COO in 2011. ‘Taking up this position at a time when operational excellence is a key component of Geodis Wilson’s strategic plan is thrilling,’ he said.
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MTR, the rail company bidding for the Essex Thameside and Thameslink franchises, has appointed Bratton as European operations director, as part of its expansion strategy for the UK and Europe. Reporting to Jeremy Long, CEO - European Business, Bratton will lead the development of operations strategies for franchise and concessions bids, and provide support
Oliver Bratton
for the London Overground and Stockholm Metro management teams.
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