When: 04 September 2024, 18:00 (18:30 start) - 20:00
Where: AECOM, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman St, London E1 8FA
Speaker: Russell Jackson, Global Transit Director, AECOM


Russell Jackson, Global Transit Director, AECOM

"The future of rail in a background of high uncertainty
What is the view of rail outside of the UK – a different perspective"

UK Railways are at a real crossroads. But every challenge is an opportunity. Do we stick, twist or bust? Across the globe, the case for railways is strong, with massive capital investment driving public transport connectivity and decarbonisation. America is on the cusp of a high speed rail revolution. Canada is experiencing unprecedented rail investment and is thinking radically for megaproject delivery. Asia is a powerhouse of cost effective metro. Australia’s level of ambition is next level. In the Middle East rail investment is rising again. Through learning from other regions, how can the UK re-affirm our commitment and capability in railways as a driver of economic growth, connecting communities, and achieving our net zero targets?

As AECOM’s Global Transit Executive Vice President, Russell provides worldwide leadership and strategic direction across $1.2bn of annual Transit revenues. AECOM is the number 1 transit firm by fees in 2023 according to Engineering News-Record. Russell’s focus is on key clients, capability, major programme delivery, large-scale pursuits and industry thought leadership. As Global Transit EVP he leads the strategy for growth in the sector. 

Russell with his unique position in one of the world’s largest rail consultancies can provide some real insight into what is going on outside of the UK and what we can learn from our industry colleagues around the world, so that we reinvigorate our rail industry at home.


Bio:-

Russell Jackson is a civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in executive business management, major project design management and multi-disciplinary engineering of infrastructure projects. As AECOM’s Global Transit EVP, he provides worldwide leadership and strategic direction across our $1.2bn of annual Transit revenues. AECOM is the number 1 transit firm by fees in 2023 according to Engineering News-Record.

Russell’s focus is on key clients, capability, major programme delivery, large-scale pursuits and industry thought leadership. As Global Transit EVP he leads the strategy for growth in the sector. AECOM has five Global Business Lines and Transit is part of the Transportation GBL. These business lines co-ordinate across the seven global Regions and 55,000 people in AECOM’s operational teams.

He is a Fellow of the ICE and PWI, holds an MBA from Imperial College London and is a Senior Visiting Research fellow at Bath University. Russell has also lectured on Management and Leadership at the Birmingham University Centre for Railway Research and Education.


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• PAS1.2 Modes, Modal Choice and Transport Integration
• TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience

When: 17 September 2024, 17:30  (to start) - 18:15-19:45 approx
Where: SLC Rail, 4 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JB (or virtual option)
Speaker: Emma Head, Chief Railway Officer (Interim) HS2 Ltd

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Emma joined HS2 Ltd in August 2015 as a member of the Executive Team and has had a variety of leadership roles within the organisation including Technical Service Delivery Director, before joining the HS2 Board as Chief Railway Officer.

Emma has worked in the UK railway industry since 1999 and was previously Director of Safety Strategy at Network Rail, where she delivered a step change in workforce and passenger safety performance, operational improvements at level crossings across the UK network, and assured the delivery of critical asset improvement programmes. 

Emma has a wealth of experience from a client and contractor perspective, and has contributed to major railway engineering schemes, including West Coast route modernisation and London’s Crossrail project.

Before moving client side, Emma held various roles in large Tier 1 and 2 Contractors, working across the construction and rail sectors.

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• TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience

When: 17 September 2024, 18:15-19:45 approx
Where: Zoom webinar
Speaker: Emma Head, Chief Railway Officer (Interim) HS2 Ltd


Hosted by SLC Rail, join us for a talk with Emma Head.


Emma joined HS2 Ltd in August 2015 as a member of the Executive Team and has had a variety of leadership roles within the organisation including Technical Service Delivery Director, before joining the HS2 Board as Chief Railway Officer.

Emma has worked in the UK railway industry since 1999 and was previously Director of Safety Strategy at Network Rail, where she delivered a step change in workforce and passenger safety performance, operational improvements at level crossings across the UK network, and assured the delivery of critical asset improvement programmes. 

Emma has a wealth of experience from a client and contractor perspective, and has contributed to major railway engineering schemes, including West Coast route modernisation and London’s Crossrail project.

Before moving client side, Emma held various roles in large Tier 1 and 2 Contractors, working across the construction and rail sectors.


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Competency:

TP1.1 Transport Infrastructure and Network Resilience