Tony Hickman

Head of Operations Strategy at Network Rail

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Network Rail (Full-time · 4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Operations Strategy
      Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Programme Manager - NLR Service Delivery & Integration
      Jan 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Route Operations Manager
      Sep 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Operations Director at Grin and Beer It
    Nov 2018 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Arriva Rail London (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Network Rail Interface Manager
      Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Planning and Diagramming Specialist
      Aug 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Timetable Performance Analyst
      May 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Analysing the foundations of timetable construction to deliver exceptional every day performance Investigating and developing novel and innovative solutions to enhance operational delivery. Collaborating and partnering across industry to achieve joined up enhancements to the customer proposition and consequently business performance

  • Train Running Controller - Performance at Network Rail
    Feb 2016 - May 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Developed an exciting and novel position embedded within Network Rail's control function to drive enhanced operational performance and service delivery to London's Transport's end users. Engaged with stakeholders to create a collaborative process to undertake route cause analysis and drive behavioural change

  • London Overground Rail Operations Ltd (LOROL) (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Line Controller - East London Lines
      Apr 2015 - May 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Delivered strong performance of the network through bold, decisive decision making and problem solving, demonstrating strong crisis management skills under pressure. Engaged stakeholders to improve the deliverability of the daily plan, reducing financial penalties and meeting business goals

    • Duty Control Manager - New Cross Gate Control
      Nov 2014 - Apr 2015 · 6 mos

      Delivered strong performance of the network through bold, decisive decision making and problem solving, demonstrating strong crisis management skills under pressure. Engaged stakeholders to improve the deliverability of the daily plan, reducing financial penalties and meeting business goals

    • Customer Service Controller
      May 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Delivered timely information and assistance to customers and stakeholders during times of disruption. Ensured that asset availability and levels of station staffing were maintained at appropriate levels to minimise KPI penalties and meet business goals