Monday 14 Oct 2013
Network Rail Consulting appoints general manager to spearhead Australia and New Zealand business
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As part of its continued international expansion, Network Rail Consulting has established a business in Sydney to deliver services to the rail industry across the Australia and New Zealand region. Peter Koning has been appointed to lead this operation.
Peter joins from AECOM Australia, where he was director leading the rail operations, asset management and rail reform work streams. Peter has been directly involved in some Australia’s most important rail programs, including the recent high-speed rail feasibility study and performing as the shadow rail operator for Sydney’s prestigious North West Rail Link and Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project.
Peter brings to Network Rail Consulting an in-depth knowledge of the Australian and European rail industries. He has a strong background in rail operations, strategic planning and system regulation, having previously held appointments with British Rail and Network Rail.
Commenting on the establishment of an Australia and New Zealand subsidiary, Nigel Ash, managing director of Network Rail Consulting, said: “The opening of our office in Sydney is a landmark for our enterprise. Our presence will give us the opportunity to work and interact directly with our colleagues in the Australian and New Zealand rail industries. As general manager, Peter will give us leadership and guidance as we look to expand our work in this vibrant and exciting market.”
Peter has a first-class degree in Business Administration and an MSc in Transport.
Notes to editors
About Network Rail Consulting
- Network Rail Consulting Ltd is a subsidiary of Network Rail.
- Network Rail Consulting aims to harness the vast range of skills and experience available within Network Rail to demonstrate British expertise overseas and be an international ambassador for Britain’s rail industry. It will also help channel innovation back into our core business, helping deliver a better value railway for Britain.
- The board of directors of Network Rail Consulting comprises Simon Kirby (chairman), Nigel Ash (managing director), Patrick Butcher (director) and Keith Ludeman (non-executive director).
- Network Rail Consulting is selling the full range of rail expertise within Network Rail including:
- Advisory: Re-structuring, privatisation, institutional, policy development and reviews, audits, procurement, bid support, rail operations including retail optimisation.
- Strategic Planning: Transport master plans, market assessments, demand forecasting, project appraisal and route utilisation strategies.
- Asset Management: Developing conceptual asset management frameworks, route asset management plans.
- Operations & Maintenance: Practical operating advice, timetabling and simulation modelling, maintenance regimes and outsourced operate and maintain contracts.
- Infrastructure Projects: Outputs definition, pre-feasibility, feasibility, project and programme management.
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