Network Rail has appointed a new Managing Director for Route Services.

Rob Morton will replace Susan Cooklin, who is leaving the organisation in March after 16 years' service.

Following a successful career in the private sector, including senior roles with Centrica (British Gas parent company) and LogicaCMG, Rob joined Network Rail as supply chain director in June 2017. Over the past five years, he has spearheaded Network Rail’s relationships and commercial arrangements with suppliers, led a supply chain cost reduction programme that saved £330m, and improved Network Rail’s logistics capability to levels comparable with the best retail and manufacturing operations.


Rob said: "I am delighted to be succeeding Susan as managing director of Route Services and can't wait to get started.

"While we are facing some challenges as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is an exciting time to be working in the rail industry. The Route Services function is a major part of Network Rail and has an important role to play in creating a more reliable and efficient railway. I look forward to playing my part in delivering that as we all work towards a Great British Railway."