Partnering for Progress: Network Rail and Third-Party Investments

Network Rail is committed to fostering strong partnerships with third-party investors to enhance and expand the railway infrastructure.

By working together, we can achieve remarkable results that benefit both the rail network and the communities it serves.

Artists impression of Oxford Parkway station
Oxford Parkway station; Funded by Chiltern Railways and Network Rail

Here are some key highlights of our collaborative efforts:

  • Innovative Projects: Our partnerships have led to the successful completion of numerous innovative projects, such as new stations, track extensions, and digital technology implementations. These projects not only improve the railway but also drive economic growth and regeneration.
  • Streamlined Processes: We have simplified our processes to make it easier for third parties to invest in the railway. This includes publishing a regularly updated list of investment opportunities and establishing dedicated teams to support and guide investors through their projects.
  • Economic and Social Benefits: Collaborative projects have delivered significant economic and social benefits, including increased passenger and freight capacity, reduced road congestion, and the creation of new jobs and housing.
  • Supportive Partnerships: Our business development directors, located across the country, work closely with investors to ensure smooth project delivery. They provide expert guidance and support from the initial stages to project completion.
  • Commitment to Innovation: By updating and streamlining our railway standards, we encourage innovation and reduce complexity and costs. Our standards challenge process allows other organisations to propose better ways of maintaining and enhancing the railway.

Together, we are building a better, more efficient railway network that meets the needs of today and the future. We invite more organisations to join us in this exciting journey of transformation and growth.

Showcasing Success: Our Brochure of Third-Party Investment Case Studies

Again, we are thrilled to present our latest brochure, which highlights a series of successful third-party investment projects in the railway sector.

This glossy brochure features detailed case studies that demonstrate the positive impact of collaborative efforts between Network Rail and external organisations. By showcasing these achievements, we aim to inspire and encourage more organisations to explore the opportunities available for investing in the railway.

Discover how these partnerships have driven innovation, improved efficiency, and delivered significant benefits to the rail network and its users.

Business development directors

We now have business development directors in each of our regions to ensure we have people with the right skills working collaboratively with businesses, local authorities and other public sector bodies to bring in investment into the railway which will in turn enable economic growth and regeneration.

If you would like to find out more about a specific project or explore how we can work together, please speak to your local business development contact:

Eastern Region:
Stephen Hind – Head of business development
Stephen.Hind@networkrail.co.uk
07515 620 062

North West and Central Region:
Tony Berryman – Senior Sponsor (West Coast South)
Tony.Berryman@networkrail.co.uk
07711 600 780

Rory Kingdon – Principal Programme Sponsor (North West)
Rory.Kingdon@networkrail.co.uk
07713 300 994

Daniel Robinson – Principal Programme Sponsor (Central)
Daniel.Robinson@networkrail.co.uk
07730 352 708

Scotland Region:
Matthew Spence – Strategy & investment director  
Matthew.Spence@networkrail.co.uk
07825 766 724

Southern Region:
Paul Richmond – Principal programme sponsor (Kent and Sussex)
Paul.Richmond@networkrail.co.uk
07825 766 854

Paul McAleer – Principal Programme Sponsor (Wessex)
Paul.McAleer@networkrail.co.uk
07720 514 219

Wales and Western Region
Francis McGarry – Investment Director (Western)
Francis.McGarry@networkrail.co.uk
07920 155 806

Emma Osborn – Passenger Strategy Director (Wales and Borders)
Emma.Osborn@networkrail.co.uk
07919 470 323

For schemes that have a Network Rail wide impact or that require national coordination, please contact:

Harriet Hepburn – Corporate Finance and Business Development Manager
Harriet.Hepburn@networkrail.co.uk
07701 055 641

Escalations

We encourage all third parties to work closely with our Business Development Directors to resolve issues. If you have feedback about a project you are working on you would like to escalate, please contact: ThirdPartyEscalations@networkrail.co.uk