Network Rail Consulting

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce Graham Beal as Associate Vice President, New England. Following Maegan Bell’s transition to Regional Director USA East, Graham takes on leadership of the New England team and its next phase of growth. Graham is a senior rail professional with more than 20 years of experience delivering large‑scale, multidisciplinary rail programs in the UK and North America. He brings expertise in program integration, operational readiness, safety leadership and governance to the role. NRC’s Regional Director, USA East, Maegan Bell commented: "Graham’s appointment marks an exciting step in the continued growth of our New England business. His depth of experience, proven leadership on complex rail programs, and commitment to delivering safe, high-performing outcomes make him exceptionally well placed to lead our team and support our clients across the region." Click the link below to read the full press release. https://lnkd.in/eFB2Cex3 #NetworkRailConsulting #RailConsulting #NRC

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Stassen as Director, Rail Operations. Ellen is a senior rail and transit operations leader with over 20 years of experience delivering safe, reliable, and customer‑focused rail services across Canada and North America. NRC’s Regional Director, Canada, Steven Levene commented: "Ellen is a fantastic addition to the team, bringing real operational credibility from some of the most complex transit systems in North America. Her operator-led approach will be invaluable in supporting our clients to improve performance and deliver better outcomes." Click the link below to read the full press release. https://lnkd.in/ewmCZxqW #NetworkRailConsulting #RailConsulting #NRC

This week, we’re attending the annual US High Speed Rail Association Conference taking place May 12–14, in Washington, D.C. NRC’s Associate Vice President, New York and New Jersey Andrew Mitchem will join industry peers to discuss how high-speed rail projects are progressing across the United States. The conference provides a valuable opportunity to explore how projects can move from ambition to implementation, drawing on emerging US experience and lessons from international programs. If you’re interested in discussing NRC’s high-speed rail capabilities and how we can help you, please reach out to Andrew to arrange a meeting. #HSR2026 #HighSpeedRail #RailInnovation #NetworkRailConsulting #NRC

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) Australia is pleased to welcome Ken Devencorn as State Manager, Queensland. With more than 35 years of experience in rail operations, project development and delivery, Ken brings a wealth of knowledge to the Australia team within both the public and private sectors. NRC’s Regional Director, Australia, Adam Boughton commented: “It is great to have Ken join the team to further build our growing team and contribute to the great work we have delivered in Queensland, further strengthening the excellent working relationships we have developed to date.” Click the link below to read the full press release. https://lnkd.in/edgVCtA5 #NetworkRailConsulting #RailConsulting #NRC

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maegan Bell as Regional Director, USA East, as the business continues to strengthen its presence in the region. Following three years of leading the successful expansion of NRC’s USA East business, Mark Pettigrew has been appointed Business Development Director, Australia, where he will support the company’s next phase of international development. Click the link below to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gnwjp5zu #LeadershipTransitions #NetworkRailConsutling #RailConsulting #NRC

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Brabrook, P.E., ENV SP as Regional Director, USA West. Caroline brings more than 25 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering major transportation projects across the United States. She has held senior leadership roles within international consultancy organizations, where she has supported regional operations and contributed to sustained growth in revenue, sales, and profitability. NRC’s Global Managing Director and CEO of Network Rail Consulting Inc, Nigel Ash commented: "Caroline brings the ideal blend of local knowledge and consultancy leadership skills to help deliver our ambitious 2030 strategic business plan targets for the USA West Coast. I look forward to working with her to deliver that ambition." Click the link below to read the full press release. https://lnkd.in/eJ4RfYKC #NetworkRailConsulting #RailConsulting #NRC

Join us at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Annual Convention and Legislative Summit taking place May 3–6, in Washington, D.C. NRC’s Associate Vice President, Washington, D.C., Brian D. King, PMP, is looking forward to connecting with fellow industry professionals and sharing insights on what it takes to plan and deliver complex rail infrastructure programmes at scale. To arrange a meeting to discuss our services and how we can support you, please contact Brian directly. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Grade crossings remain a critical focus area for rail safety across North America, with more than 2,300 highway‑rail incidents recorded each year. Since 1972, U.S. Federal Railroad Administration data shows that grade crossings and trespassing continue to present significant safety risks on the US rail network. NRC’s Director, Planning and Logistics, Adam Doy and Managing Consultant, Operations, Sandeep Lehal discuss Network Rail’s framework to help identify and reduce risk for both crossing users and rail infrastructure. Click the link below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eAbcCJSR #GradeCrossings #RailSafety #NetworkRailConsulting #RailConsulting #NRC

We’re pleased to share Network Rail Consulting (NRC) Canada will be presenting at the 3rd Canadian & Cold Regions Rail Research Conference (CCRC) taking place from April 21 – 22, in Edmonton, Alberta. NRC’s Global Technical Director, Mike Gallop and Regional Director, Canada, Steven Levene will be presenting a paper on ‘Implementation of Infrastructure Remote Condition Monitoring: Cold Climate Applications.’ Our presentation will share practical insights from our experience supporting complex rail networks in the UK and around the world. We will discuss how robust analysis, innovation and applied research can help improve performance, resilience and long-term outcomes in challenging operating environments. We’re proud to be contributing to the discussion and supporting the advancement of rail research across Canada and other cold region networks. To learn more about the conference, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gh6QNqfF #ColdRegionsRail #RailInnovation #CCRC2026 #NetworkRailConsulting #NRC 

We’re pleased to share NRC’s Managing Consultant, Rail Operations, Kyle Bell, will be presenting at this year’s NJ TransAction Conference. Kyle will be joining NJ TRANSIT’s Rachel B. and Rutgers’ Asim Francis Zaman PE for the “Bridging Local and Global: Project Lifecycle and Governance at NJ TRANSIT and Network Rail” session on April 14 at 9:00AM EDT. Drawing on experience from UK rail operator and maintainer Network Rail, Kyle will discuss our approach to project lifecycle management, governance, and performance. The session will also cover NJ Transit Commuter Rail’s project initiation process and how systems modelling is being used to validate improvements. Join us to hear how global and local perspectives are coming together to improve rail project delivery. To learn more about NJ TransAction and register for the event, click the link below: www.njtransaction.com/ #NJTransAction #NetworkRailConsulting #NRC #RailConsulting