Robert Williamson Email & Phone Number

Farnborough, GB

Currently working with Project Euston as part of the 5 point improvement plan. Responsible for the delivery of the Freight Safety Improvement Programme (FSIP) as well as Freight Control Period 7 planning & Heavy Axle Weight Safeguarding programme

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Managing a team of 18 and a large operational budget, I am accountable for the operational management, safety and security of two of the UK’s busiest termini (c.60m people/yr), as well as all interaction with the stations from a wide variety of stakeholders- from train operating companies and internal departments to the local community and local business.

London

Accountable for the operation and management for the UK’s largest portfolio of stations (Victoria, London Bridge, Cannon Street, Charing Cross & St Pancras- c.250m passenger/yr) with a stations team of c.120 and a large operational budget.

London, United Kingdom

Managing a team of 49 and a large operational budget, I was accountable for the operational management, safety and security of the UK’s second busiest station as well as all interaction with the station from a wide variety of stakeholders- from train operating companies and internal departments to the local community and local business groups.

Cricklewood

Through my team of 50 response managers and signallers across five depots and 100miles of track, I was responsible for the operational train-running performance, incident management and safety of the Midland mainline from St Pancras to Leicester.

Euston

Contractual lead for Network Rail in their relationship with the train operating company First Capital Connect and their local stakeholders, ensuring obligations as stipulated in the Track Access Agreement were discharged by both parties, as well as leading and coordinating any changes and deviations to be made.

Farringdon

As Network’s Rail’s front-line response manager, I attended and dealt with a wide variety of incidents acting as the Rail Incident Officer. MOM’s are called to all incidents on the railway to act as the senior lead on site, and to liaise with external organisations on behalf of NR to ensure disruption is minimised.

Waterloo, London

Joining on the graduate scheme, I experienced a number of placements across the business including maintenance, stations as well as the NR management training programme. I also attended signalling school and qualifying as a signaller at Maidstone East signal box, and gained track competence qualifications.

York, United Kingdom

Organising the logistics for, and maintaining the welfare of foreign students at an English language study camp.

Bachelor'S Degree, Geography, 2:1 Hons

Geography, Physical Sciences, 2:1 Hons

Activities and Societies: Durham University Flying and Gliding Club, college Open Day Representative, Student Ambassador, College Football.

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