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Campaign for Better Transport welcomes Jeremy Westlake, new Chief Executive of Network Rail

23 July 2025

23 July 2025

Welcoming Jeremy Westlake as the new Chief Executive of Network Rail, Ben Plowden of Campaign for Better Transport said:

“We are very pleased to welcome Jeremy Westlake as the new Chief Executive of Network Rail – a crucial appointment at a time of great change for the railways. We look forward to working together to ensure that reform leads to a bigger, better, more reliable and affordable network, with all the benefits that can bring to passengers, freight, and the country as a whole.”

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For further information please contact the press office on 07984 773 468 (calls only no texts) or communications@bettertransport.org.uk.

Notes to Editors

Network Rail has announced Jeremy Westlake as its new Chief Executive.

Campaign for Better Transport operates in England and Wales. Campaign for Better Transport’s vision is for all communities to have access to high quality, sustainable transport that meets their needs, improves quality of life and protects the environment. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929).

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