Network Rail have announced the creation of a new role of stations director to take forward its ambitious plans to transform rail stations across Great Britain. In announcing the appointment of Mike Goggin to the position, Robin Gisby, Network Rail’s director of operations and customer service said “Last year we announced a £3.25bn, five-year investment programme for stations. (see our story £3.25bn to be invested in Britain's train stations 15 November 2009) With punctuality at record levels passengers now demand better and brighter stations. This sustained investment into the shop window of the railway will improve facilities for all who use them and attract more passengers to the network.

“Passengers are at the centre of everything we do. That is why in developing our plans for stations we are asking them – the most important users of the railway – for their views under our Action Stations initiative.

“In bringing all this together, Mike Goggin will play a vital role in our task to develop the stations of the future. His management, operations and commercial experience are the right mix for this crucial new job.”

Mike Goggin joins Network Rail from leading independent transport consultants Steer Davies Gleave. His 15 years in the transport industry spans commercial, performance and operational management and procurement of bus, rail and light rail modes in the UK and overseas. In his career he has also worked at British Rail, Network Rail and Merseyrail Electrics Limited. He has an executive MBA from Lancaster University and a BSc (Hons) in international transport, from the University of Wales Cardiff.

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