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Haines returns to railway to head DfT Operator – as George to chair Network Rail

Rhodri Clar
22 January 2026
 

Three months after retiring from Network Rail, Sir Andrew Haines is returning to the rail industry as Chair of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO), the Government body which operates England’s re-nationalised former passenger rail franchises. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander appointed him to replace Richard George, who has been appointed Chair of  Network Rail.

DFTO’s work will continue to increase over the next two years as more privately-owned Train Operating...

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