| Network Rail appoints new stations director |
| Friday, 05 March 2010 | |
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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. The position of stations director, reporting to Mr Gisby, will lead the development, enhancement and growth of the 2,500 network stations, be accountable for all national stations programmes and lead the development of Network Rail’s managed stations. The role will work closely with our customers – train operating companies – and third party funders to help shape future plans. Mr Goggin, said: “This is an exciting time to be working in station development. Stations face the biggest transformation in a generation. At large, medium and small stations all over the country work is going on now, or is in advanced planning, to improve facilities for passengers. “I look forward to playing a role in delivering this and working closely with our customers and stakeholders as we all seek to transform the journeys for passengers.” 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. Under the Action Stations initiative, Network Rail unveiled its 10-point station plan:
Network Rail our stations should aim to: Managed stations should also aim to:
Over the next five years more than 2,000 stations are to benefit from some kind of improvements. These range from the very small - a few £1,000s for a new waiting shelter – to very large, multi-million pound renovations and modernisations. Some of the top (by spend) station improvement schemes include: £100m+
£20m+
£10m+
The total investment of £3.25bn does not just come from Network Rail funds but pulls together all the investment being targeted at stations over the next five years and includes sources such as the Department for Transport, train operators, Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government, passenger transport executives, local authorities and other third parties There are around 2,500 stations owned by Network Rail across Great Britain. The largest and busiest are directly managed. These are:
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