Anna-jane is a Rail Operations Professional with an expertise in complex stakeholder relations. From 2018-2020 her role as Director, North of England Rail involved representing the industry in the region in the wake of the May 18 timetable issues as part of the senior team at Network Rail. Having led teams in Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, and as part of multi-agency industry groups she has a wealth of experience. With her straightforward and collaborative approach, she has pragmatically followed a system engineering approach, focussing on the operational integration of new and old rail systems. Having joined Winder Phillips Associates (specialist Rail consultants www.winderphillips.co.uk) in November 2020, her current work includes developing an industry strategy for Operations as well as other projects developing the future of rail in the UK.