
John Robson
A highly experienced senior railway operations expert, with a wide knowledge of railway operating disciplines within the freight,... | Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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John Robson’s Location Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
John Robson’s Expertise A highly experienced senior railway operations expert, with a wide knowledge of railway operating disciplines within the freight, passenger and infrastructure sectors, gained over a 32-year career. A real passion for the railway transport industry and flair for people, stakeholder/community engagement, local/national government relationships, transport authorities and trade union interface at all levels. This is demonstrated with a proven track record in a number of key posts across three train operating companies over the last 15 years, as well as freight and consultancy work previously, all in operations. Works with confidence, is flexible, adaptable and professional. Key areas of experience include; • Leadership - Trade Union / IR Relations - Manpower Planning - Succession planning and development of self and others - Social, community, charity and stakeholder promotion of the rail industry - Local and national government / combined authorities engagement • Railway operating disciplines for both freight and passenger with overseas experience, franchise bid work, timetabling and diagramming of rolling stock and traincrew resources. • Strong knowledge of rail infrastructure, commercial considerations and has had consultancy experience leading an operations team and working overseas.
John Robson’s Current Industry Crosscountry Trains
John
Robson’s Prior Industry
British Rail Trainload Freight
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British Rail Trainload Freight And Ews
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Ews Railways
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West Coast Track Alliance
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Interfleet Technology
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Virgin Trains
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London Midland
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West Midlands Trains
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Crosscountry Trains
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Crosscountry Trains
Head of Traincrew Strategy
Thu Feb 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Crosscountry Trains
Regional Director East Midlands & East Anglia
Tue Nov 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Feb 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Crosscountry Trains
Regional Director West Midlands & North West
Fri May 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Nov 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
West Midlands Trains
Head of Drivers
Sun Apr 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri May 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
West Midlands Trains
Head Of Operations
Fri Dec 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Apr 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
London Midland
Head of Operations
Wed Apr 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Dec 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
London Midland
Head of Traincrew Delivery
Sat Nov 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Apr 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
London Midland
Seconded Deputy Head of Drivers
Mon Sep 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Nov 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
London Midland
Area Driver Manager
Sun Sep 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Sep 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Virgin Trains
Deputy Head of Drivers
Mon Mar 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Sep 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Virgin Trains
Group Driver Manager
Thu May 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Mar 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Interfleet Technology
Section Head, Railway Operations
Tue Jun 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu May 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
West Coast Track Alliance
Freight Haulage Commercial Manager
Tue Jan 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jun 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ews Railways
Regional Infrastructure Services Manager
Sat Jan 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ews Railways
Assistant Yard Manager (AYM)
Mon Jun 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ews Railways
Traincrew Supervisor (TCS)
Sat Feb 01 1997 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jun 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
British Rail Trainload Freight And Ews
Steel Terminal Freight Dispatch Clerk
Mon Mar 01 1993 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Feb 01 1997 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
British Rail Trainload Freight
Railway Traffic Trainee
Sun Sep 01 1991 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Mar 01 1993 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)