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Prior to stepping back in early 2025, Rob had successfully led the two largest Network Rail regions and was responsible for over half of Network Rail’s capital investment portfolio.

In his time at Network Rail, Rob oversaw the successful delivery of major multibillion investment programmes on both the East Coast and Midland Mainline, and is currently independent chair of the £10bn Transpennine upgrade programme board.

Before joining Network Rail, Rob worked in various parts of the supply chain both in the UK and overseas. Prior to that he was an apprentice mechanical engineer, joining the Railtrack graduate training programme in 1996.