Monday 28 May 2012
Responsible for safety, security and environmental policy, Des joins CrossCountry from Merseyrail where he was currently Safety and Assurance Director. Prior to joining Merseyrail he was Head of Safety at TransPennine Express for five years where he oversaw the safety validation of their new Class 185 trains and implemented their Security Plan and Safety ManagementSystems.
A safety and engineering professional of over 30 years, Des began his career as an apprentice at British Rail in 1979 and held several roles across the rail industry before joining Merseyrail in 2011.
Des is married, lives in the Manchester area and enjoys outdoor activities including walking and hiking.
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About CrossCountry
CrossCountry is a long-distance passenger train operator, with a network stretching from Aberdeen to Penzance and from Stansted to Cardiff and calling at over 100 stations. Based in Birmingham, CrossCountry connects seven of Britain’s 10 largest cities and delivers 240 services every weekday, equating to over 42 million passenger journeys each year.
For further information on CrossCountry services, visit crosscountrytrains.co.uk or visit one of our social media platforms via X @crosscountryuk or Facebook at facebook.com/crosscountrytrains
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