Hendy review: Elaine Greenwood
Head of Sales, ESG Rail
I welcome the appointment of Sir Peter Hendy to the position of chairman at Network Rail. Sir Peter is a railway man, with a superb reputation for getting things done.
He seems to have quickly grasped the issues and understand what needs to be done and how. His belief that rail is important both socially and economically, together with a seemingly realistic hold on costings, gives me faith that he will deliver the necessary improvements on time and within the new budget. It is also great to see how he has put the travelling public and the operators at the heart of his decision-making.
The Midlands contains a wealth of engineering and manufacturing expertise. It is therefore important to have a transport system, in particular a rail network, that reflects and supports the growth of the region. Projects such as HS2 and the electrification of the Midland Main Line are vitally important, both in terms of rebalancing the economy (by providing a faster and more frequent rail service) and in reducing the environmental impact of the railways.
Read the original interview: Hendy means business at Network Rail.
