Imran Chaudhry Email and Phone Number
With extensive experience in railway safety, standards, and operations, I have progressed from the front line as a Train Driver to roles in depot and line management, ultimately advancing to my current position as Head of Safety & Assurance. My journey has provided me with a deep understanding of the operational challenges and safety requirements essential for delivering excellence in rail services. I am also an experienced operational investigator, leading comprehensive investigations to uncover root causes and implement corrective actions that significantly enhance safety and efficiency. A key highlight of my career was my involvement in the iconic Crossrail project, where I played a crucial role in establishing rigorous safety protocols and operational standards for the Elizabeth line.My expertise extends to advanced in-cab signalling systems, including working with ETCS as a Level 2 overlay and CBTC with moving block and Automatic Train Operation (ATO). I led dynamic testing activities for Stage 3, which successfully opened the Central Operating Section (COS), and for Stage 4a, which introduced full-length trains on the Eastern route. These achievements highlight my ability to understand the operational context required to integrate complex signalling systems into railway operations safely and effectively. My hands-on experience with these technologies has been instrumental in ensuring their seamless implementation, from training frontline staff to delivering against robust safety and assurance frameworks to meet industry standards.Throughout my career, I have built strong partnerships with regulators, infrastructure managers, and trade unions, fostering collaboration to ensure alignment on shared goals and the highest levels of safety and service delivery. My experience in depot and line management, coupled with my deep understanding of advanced signalling systems, enables me to drive continuous improvements across the board. This combination of frontline experience, investigative expertise, and strategic leadership allows me to optimize procedures and contribute to the success of major projects and the broader railway network, always with a focus on enhancing the customer experience.
Gts Rail Operations Limited
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Head Of Safety And AssuranceGts Rail Operations LimitedColchester, Gb
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Head Of Safety & AssuranceMtr Elizabeth Line Aug 2023 - PresentLondon, England, United Kingdom -
Head Of Driver Projects & AssuranceMtr Elizabeth Line Jan 2022 - Aug 2023London, England, United Kingdom• Accountable for the delivery of operational projects as directed by the Director of Driver Operations, acting as the department’s operational specialist, liaising with key stakeholders, and ensuring that operational risks are fully communicated and understood both within the department and by external stakeholders as appropriate.• Lead the transition of the Central Operating Section from project to business-as-usual operations for the Driver Operations department.• Monitor and manage all Driver experience levels to ensure that the department has adequate competent and confident resource to enable passenger operations in the Central Operating Section.• Ensure that operational learning from Central Operating Section operations is fully communicated to all relevant stakeholders, recommending changes to training, CMS, and operational policies, procedures, and standards where appropriate, including those owned and managed by external stakeholders such as the RfL(I) COS rulebook.• Accountable for ensuring the business Competency Management System and Competency Management Cycle is fit for purpose, reviewing of best practice and exploring opportunities to improve and deliver through innovation.• Accountable for the review, development and enhancement of Driver Operation department owned policies, standards, and procedures to support the company’s SMS as required by the Director of Driver Operations.• Lead the assurance of Driver Operations incident/accident investigation outputs, ensuring they align with company standard, result in suitable recommendations, and effectively improve performance and reduce operational risk.• Undertake assurance of CMS activities for the Driver Operations department, and make recommendations for operational safety improvements in CMS, training, and policies, procedures and standards based on audit outputs and long-term trend analysis as appropriate.
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Operations Standards Manager (East)Mtr Elizabeth Line May 2019 - Jan 2022• Attend national industry forums on behalf of MTR Elizabeth line including the SPaD risk sub-group, the Red Aspect Approach to Signals (RAATS) user group, and the Railway Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Human Factors sub-group.• Act as MTR Elizabeth line signal sighting committee member lead for all Eastern and Central route projects, including for the newly constructed Central Operating Section (COS).• Lead the Safety Quality & Environment (SQE) involvement in all operational proving activities associated with the Staged Opening Plan (SOP) for the Crossrail project– providing feedback directly to the Stage Delivery Manager(s) and ensuring the SQE team are aware of all relevant issues.• Attend Procedures Review Group and develop and implement policies, procedures and/or guidance documents to enhance the MTR Safety Management System as directed by the Head of Operational Standards.• Carry out operational risk assessments and act as MTR Elizabeth line subject matter expert for matters concerning train operations.• Undertake and/or support operational incident investigations as required – working with key stakeholder to identify and implement control measures to prevent recurrence.• Assist the Head of Operational Standards in developing and delivering operational briefings for MTR Elizabeth line operating colleagues at the frequency laid down in company procedures.• Undertake special topic audits as directed by the Head of Operational Standards and make recommendations for operational safety improvements accordingly.• Ensure remedial actions from all operational safety-related audits are addressed and closed out in an appropriate timeframe.• As directed by the Head of Operational Standards, undertake company compliance checks in line with the relevant Business Management System procedures.• Attend appropriate stakeholder and/or rail industry meetings/workshops on behalf of the Head of Operational Standards and/or the Stage Delivery Manger(s).
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Area Depot Manager (East)Mtr Elizabeth Line Apr 2016 - May 2019• Accountable for driver operations for MTR Elizabeth Line's eastern branch across five depots, Abbey Wood, Plumstead, Ilford, Gidea Park and Shenfield.• Deputise for the Head of Driver Operations as required.• Attended peer review group of sister company MTR Nordic, critiquing and commenting on Driver Team Management best practice methods.• Incident investigations, leading 72 hour review meetings, and performing quality assurance on the standard of investigations submitted through the team.• Review and comment on new and updated Operational Standards as required.• Complete task and site-based risk assessments for all Eastern depot operations.• Act as key liaison for both internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to Eastern driver operations.• Assist and lead as required on the translation of high level Operational Standards documentation into daily user guidance notes to ensure compliance and high levels of quality.• Manage a team including 1 Senior Driver Manager, 8 Driver Team Managers, and circa 210 Drivers, Driver Instructors and Driver Team Leaders.• Acted as company Operational Lead for the delivery of Ilford new sidings, Gidea Park redevelopment, installation of the new wash plant at Gidea Park and Shenfield sidings redevelopment, including attendance at multi-stakeholder industry HAZIDs & HAZOPs• Line management duties, including management for attendance and acting as first point of contact for HR concerns.• Accountability for depot delay minutes budget.• Conducting disciplinary investigations and hearings.• Conducting Local Level union negotiations.• Quality assure and verify competency development plans.• Conduct signal sighting activities as a TOC representative.• Conduct a variety of depot and assurance checks in line with company standards.• Second line on call incident response, including Train Operations Liaison Officer (TOLO) duties.
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Driver Team ManagerMtr Elizabeth Line May 2015 - Apr 2016• Competency assessment for a team of 30 drivers.• Line management duties, including management for attendance and acting as first point of contact for HR concerns.• Responsibility for depot delay minutes.• Incident investigation.• Design and implement competency development plans.• Maintaining all driver files and depot administration.• First line on call, including TOLO duties.• Maintain personal driving competency.
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Driver Team ManagerGtr (Govia Thameslink Railway) Sep 2012 - May 2015• Competency assessment for a team of 27 drivers.• Line management duties, including management for attendance and acting as first point of contact for HR concerns.• Responsibility for depot delay minutes.• Incident investigation.• Design and implement competency development plans.• Maintaining all driver files and depot administration.• First line on call, including TOLO duties.• Nominated operations Q-Pulse super user (trainer).• Part of the ‘UK excellence award finalist’ employee engagement team.• Qualified EFQM assessor, received recommended status.• Maintain all personal train driving competencies. -
Train DriverFirst Capital Connect Limited Nov 2008 - Sep 2012• Using on board P.A. and computer systems to keep passengers informed.• Attaching and detaching of trains.• Ensuring the safe and prompt running of trains.• Working to prepare trains for service and ensuring all safety checks are completed.• Maintaining all C.P.R., high voltage (750V D.C. & 25KV AC) medical training and fire training.• Maintain all route knowledge specific to depot, including all diversionary routes, sidings, signal boxes, electrical control offices, speeds, stations, tunnels etc.• Update in accordance with company policy all Network Rail publications, including rule book and sectional appendices’ and all company specific publications.• Participate in the continuous assessment process, including assessment drives, rules and regulation tests (both written and oral), full technical and repair in the field testing and route knowledge assessments to a very high standard. -
Sales ExecutiveEuromoney Institutional Investor Apr 2007 - Jun 2008• Source leads from various publications.• Set up and monitor trials.• Meet and exceed company and personal sales targets.• Organise work load and practice good time management.• Attend all in service training as necessary.• Develop and maintain a working knowledge and understanding of equity capital markets and structure finance products• Attend conferences with the aim of promoting brand awareness.• Maintain and increase yield on all key accounts.• Up-sell packages and increase yield at point of renewal• Handle customer enquiries and complaints, resolving them as promptly as possible -
Teaching AssistantThe British School Of Kuwait Jan 2006 - Jan 2007• Assist class teacher with daily admin.• Work with small groups of children to support them with their class work.• Share books with children.• Supervise playground at break.• Work one-to-one with children who need intensive support.• Any other duties as required. -
Train DriverVirgin Cross Country Train Sep 2004 - Jan 2006• Operated diesel 125mph, Tilt Authorised Speed Supervised traction units in conjunction with a train manager.• Using on board P.A. and computer systems to keep passengers informed.• Attaching and detaching of trains.• Ensuring the safe and prompt running of trains.• Working to prepare trains for service and ensuring all safety checks are completed.• Maintaining all C.P.R., high voltage (750V D.C. & 25KV AC) medical training and fire training.• Maintain all route knowledge specific to depot, including all diversionary routes, sidings, signal boxes, electrical control offices, speeds, stations, tunnels etc.• Update in accordance with company policy all Network Rail publications, including rule book and sectional appendices’ and all company specific publications.• Participate in the continuous assessment process, including assessment drives, rules and regulation tests (both written and oral), full technical and repair in the field testing and route knowledge assessments to a very high standard.
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Train DriverSouthern Railway Feb 2001 - Sep 2004• Using on board P.A. and computer systems to keep passengers informed.• Attaching and detaching of trains.• Ensuring the safe and prompt running of trains.• Working to prepare trains for service and ensuring all safety checks are completed.• Maintaining all C.P.R., high voltage (750V D.C.) medical training and fire training.• Maintain all route knowledge specific to depot, including all diversionary routes, sidings, signal boxes, electrical control offices, speeds, stations, tunnels etc.• Update in accordance with company policy all Network Rail publications, including rule book and sectional appendices’ and all company specific publications, including line specific regulations for Northern City Line.• Participate in the continuous assessment process, including assessment drives, rules and regulation tests (both written and oral), full technical and repair in the field testing and route knowledge assessments to a very high standard.
Imran Chaudhry Education Details
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Management
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Imran Chaudhry works for Gts Rail Operations Limited
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Imran Chaudhry's current role is Head of Safety and Assurance.
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Imran Chaudhry attended The Open University, The Open University.
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