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« on: July 24, 2023, 16:55:25 »
Welcome to "Meet the Manager" or rather "Meet the Managing Director" which will be starting here shortly.
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2023, 17:01:42 »
Good evening everyone - thanks for joining us.

I have been Managing Director at GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) for nearly 15 years (with a brief stint standing in as MD at South West Trains). I am the longest serving Managing Director of GWR, with a longer tenure as MD than my predecessors combined. I have worked with 8/9 other TOCs▸ (Train Operating Company) in a variety of roles, starting with telephone enquires in 1989.

As MD of GWR, I lead a team of over 6300 people, delivering a variety of train services for customers spanning from West London to Cornwall, South/West Wales and everywhere in between. I am happy to be here answering your questions and discussing the future of our franchise. 

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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2023, 17:06:44 »
Discussion continues at http://www.passenger.chat/27682 - my error for having 2 similar threads. This one locked
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