Steve Banaghan Leaving London Midland?

221_108 · 8th July 2009, 22:40

Came across this earlier:

Taken from www.mkrailusers.org.uk

MK Rail Users have learned today that London Midland Managing Director, Steve Banaghan is leaving his post this month to take up a new position overseas

In an e-mail received today, Steve Banaghan says “I would like advise you that I will be leaving London Midland this month to take up an international position. After a long career working predominantly in the rail industry in the UK I am now taking up an opportunity to work abroad once again, working in a different transport system. Whilst the last few months have been challenging for everyone involved with London Midland, the business has begun to improve performance and I have no doubt that London Midland has a successful future ahead.”

Steve Banaghan has presided over probably the worst period of travel experienced since the new city of Milton Keynes was founded. Whilst Network Rail can take a large portion of the blame for the misery imposed, London Midland, from the very early days of the new franchise to the present day, can take a majority of that blame aimed those who run the West Coast line with such ineffective consequenses.

Following pressure from rail user groups, MPs, ORR and local and national press, London Midland have improved considerably over the last few months but whether the improvements made bring lasting benefits, remains to be seen.

The Go Ahead Group, owners of London Midland, has announced that the new MD for London Midland will be Mike Hodson, currently the Operations Director at Southeastern, the appointment taking effect from Monday 20 July. MK Rail Users will be seeking early talks with Mike Hodson.

Anyone else heard anything about this?

**Mojo** · 9th July 2009, 01:41

Yes I have heard this from LM staff.

8th July 2009, 22:40	#1
221_108 Passenger Join Date: 20 Apr 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 24	Steve Banaghan Leaving London Midland? Came across this earlier: Taken from www.mkrailusers.org.uk MK Rail Users have learned today that London Midland Managing Director, Steve Banaghan is leaving his post this month to take up a new position overseas In an e-mail received today, Steve Banaghan says “I would like advise you that I will be leaving London Midland this month to take up an international position. After a long career working predominantly in the rail industry in the UK I am now taking up an opportunity to work abroad once again, working in a different transport system. Whilst the last few months have been challenging for everyone involved with London Midland, the business has begun to improve performance and I have no doubt that London Midland has a successful future ahead.” Steve Banaghan has presided over probably the worst period of travel experienced since the new city of Milton Keynes was founded. Whilst Network Rail can take a large portion of the blame for the misery imposed, London Midland, from the very early days of the new franchise to the present day, can take a majority of that blame aimed those who run the West Coast line with such ineffective consequenses. Following pressure from rail user groups, MPs, ORR and local and national press, London Midland have improved considerably over the last few months but whether the improvements made bring lasting benefits, remains to be seen. The Go Ahead Group, owners of London Midland, has announced that the new MD for London Midland will be Mike Hodson, currently the Operations Director at Southeastern, the appointment taking effect from Monday 20 July. MK Rail Users will be seeking early talks with Mike Hodson. Anyone else heard anything about this?

9th July 2009, 01:41	#2
Mojo Not on the Bicester Link Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,495	Yes I have heard this from LM staff.