Kaye gets route managing brief at Network Rail

Network Rail has appointed Jo Kaye as its new route-managing director. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of over 2,000 miles of railway on the London North Western route.

Kaye is currently the route’s director, but in an expanded role that takes effect from October, she will assume responsibility for maintenance and asset management as well as operating matters.

The route covers the west coast main line from London Euston to the Scottish border north of Carlisle and the...