Mark Shepherd Email and Phone Number
September 2015 - Highly commended - National Rail awards - Outstanding personal contribution (Management)June 2015 - Finalist - Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics - Services to the transport industryOctober 2013 - Shortlisted - Rail Staff awards - Safety Manager of the yearHighly experienced Railway Operator having worked at all levels in the industry up to and including executive level, specialising in Railway Operational Safety and Occupational Health and Safety to NEBOSH Diploma level.In my current role at Hull Trains I have overseen the safe restart of services on three seperate occasions during the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing a unique solution to the social distancing challenge with bubble friendly seating. I also oversaw the introduction into service of the new 802 'Paragon' fleet and the HST contingency. Prior to this I assisted in setting up Loram UK as a mainline operator, oversaw depot operations for the Network Rail maintenance fleet and introduced into service the countries newest railgrinders, the C44 series.During my time at Northern Rail, I implemented 49 easy access ramps to the Northern network in 2014, project managed the highly successful 24/7 Samaritans 'Talk to Us' day and oversaw the removal of a number of high risk foot crossings by working in partnership with Network Rail. This workstream won the UKRIA Passenger safety award in 2016. Specific skills - 30 years Operational experience with an excellent knowledge of the standards, rules and technical aspects involved in railway safety and the underlying legislation and standards behind them.- Lead Auditor qualified to ISO45001 standard- Able to confidently and enthusiastically present a wide range of topics to a range of groups from front line to director level- Established relationships and significant credibility with key members of the industry both internally and externally- Able to see the potential in others, coaching and guiding them through to success- Operational background as a Conductor, Train Driver, Instructor, Driver Manager, Deputy Train Crew Manager, Business Partner, Interim Head of both Operational and Occupational Safety and Head of Operations- Keen amateur photographer with my own published website
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Head Of Operational Safety (Open Access Operations)Hull Trains Jan 2023 - PresentHull, Gb
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Head Of Safety And EnvironmentHull Trains Jan 2019 - Jan 2023Hull, Gb
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Head Of OperationsLoram Uk Ltd Aug 2016 - Jan 2019Derby, England, GbResponsible for the development and delivery of Loram UK rail operations, leading a small ops team to safely manage rail operations both on our complex and busy site at the former RTC in Derby and nationwide with our own in house mainline driver team. Aiming to deliver safely and on time to our many and varied customers. Successes have included the safe delivery of the UK's newest rail grinders, the C44's to a number of locations across the country for acceptance testing and setting up commercial deals with industry partners and customers to offer a full collection and delivery service.Responsible for the development and implementation of driving, shunting and other operational safety standards aiming for best practice and continuous improvement to meet the requirements of our ORR Safety Certification gained during 2017. Professional Head of Operational Safety for Loram UK. -
Head Of OperationsRailway Vehicle Engineering Ltd Apr 2016 - Jul 2016Responsible for the development and delivery of RVEL rail operations, including leading a small ops team to start up operations and services from the extensive site at Derby during 2016 to meet the needs of our customers in an ever growing railway.Responsible for the development and implementation of driving, shunting and other operational safety standards aiming for best practice and continuous improvement to meet the requirements of the recently gained ORR Safety Certification. Professional Head of Operations for RVEL.
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Health And Safety Business Partner (Operations)Northern Rail Dec 2015 - Mar 2016York, GbContinued working with colleagues in Network Rail on level crossing safety at stations and the fatality reduction project with Samaritans. This led to Northern winning the UKRIA award for passenger safety in February 2016.I provided professional operational and occupational safety advice, guidance and support to Directors, senior Operations Managers and the Head of Operational Safety during a period of significant transition and change. -
Interim Head Of Operational SafetyNorthern Rail Apr 2015 - Dec 2015York, GbActed as the Professional Head of Operational Safety for Northern Rail, I was responsible for a team of seven specialists in non technical skills, human factors, incident investigation, interpretation of national rules/standards and competence management for all safety critical employees (including managers) within Northern.The designated competent person for all operational incidents including SPADs, Derailments and Collisions, working with internal and external partners to understand the underlying causes behind incidents and seek to implement actions to prevent them from happening again. I worked closely with Network Rail, ORR, RSSB and members of the TOC community to share and seek best practice in Operational Safety.I developed, implemented and reviewed traincrew and operational safety standards and procedures for eventual implementation throughout Northern. I led the Northern Operational Risk Strategy, 2015 Autumn strategy and supporting annual SPAD reduction plan, working closely with the Service Delivery team of Customer Service, Operations, Performance and Engineering teams to bring in the 319 and loco hauled fleet, modified units and new stations whilst ensuring the focus was kept on a healthy, safe and performing railway.
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Interim Head Of Occupational Health And SafetyNorthern Rail May 2014 - Apr 2015York, GbResponsible for ensuring business activities were conducted in accordance with statutory legislation and railway group standards. Leading the risk management strategy to ensure safety and operational risks are fully understood, properly quantified and effectively managed. Ensuring the development of and maintainance of a company safety risk model, embeding its use in safety decision making. Providing a comprehensive loss control facility for Northern, including claims handling, accident reporting and investigation to mitigate the impact and cost of employee and public liability claims.Development of a proactive health and safety culture within the business, leading the integration of occupational health and safety best practice from inside and outside of the business along with risk management principles into all Northern activities, facilitating continuous improvement in safety standards and performance.
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Health And Safety Business Partner (Customer Services And Support)Northern Rail May 2010 - May 2014York, GbDeveloped, implemented, and embeded a proactive health and safety culture, setting up systems for meeting legal compliance across the Northern operational, retail and support services areas. Provided professional occupational and operational safety advice, guidance and support to the Directors, senior area/district managers.Worked with internal and external parties to reduce accidents and incidents in the railway environment.
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Driver Team Manager - LeedsNorthern Rail 2006 - Apr 2010York, GbLeeds - I was responsible for the day to day management of the depot, specializing in training, welfare, accident and incident investigation to standards issues. Deputising for the Train Crew Manager on a regular basis managing a team of 13 other managers, auditing of operational systems. In addition i worked with both the RSSB and ATOC on the inception of the environmental driving project and 'TPWS in practice' a nationwide training package for drivers.
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Driver Team Manager - SkiptonNorthern Rail 2004 - 2006York, GbResponsible as part of a team for all aspects of the management of a medium sized drivers depot, also covering for Leeds as required
Mark Shepherd Skills
Mark Shepherd Education Details
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SantiaOccupational Safety And Health Practictioner -
SantiaOccupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician
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Mark Shepherd works for Hull Trains
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Mark Shepherd's current role is Head of Operational Safety (Open Access Operations).
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Mark Shepherd attended Santia, Santia.
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Mark Shepherd has interest in Social Services, Environment, Health.
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Mark Shepherd has skills like Rail, Safety Management Systems, Transportation, Railway, Operations Management, Occupational Health, Incident Investigation, Project Planning, Accident Investigation, Rolling Stock, Training, Stakeholder Management.
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