The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) deputy chief inspector Johnny Schute has been appointed chief operating officer of RSSB.
RSSB CEO Mark Phillips said that Johnny brings a wealth of experience in managing large complex organisations and risk in real-time from his former career in the military.
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He added: “He is known to RSSB through his work on the ORR Review we are thrilled to have the opportunity to help us develop and shape RSSB for the future.”
Johnny was responsible for all operational mainline, light rail, tramway and metro including all TOCs, freight, heritage and charter at the ORR.
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