London Underground COO to join Network Rail

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The chief operating officer of London Underground (LU), Phil Hufton, is to take over from Robin Gisby as managing director of Network Rail.

Hufton, who is currently heading a major restructuring of staffing on the Underground network, will move over to Network Rail in early 2015, having spent just over a year as chief operating officer of LU.

Phil Hufton said: “Whilst I am extremely disappointed to leave London Underground at a very exciting time, I am really looking forward to joining Network Rail to help develop and grow the network and further establish a safe and reliable railway.

“Network Rail plays such a vital role in keeping the nation moving and I am delighted to be joining the team at the heart of the business’ success.”

Outgoing managing director Robin Gisby said: “This has been one of the most challenging but interesting roles in the sector. “I feel enormously privileged to have been part of the renaissance of the railways over the last 20 years. We are in a genuine golden era of passenger demand and investment, and the time is right to pass the baton on to Phil. I wish him every success.”

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  1. Unbelievable, just shows that being a football thug doesn’t hold you back. Well done Hufton! All DLF members should be proud of you.

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