RIA welcomes new CEO of Network Rail Jeremy Westlake

23 July 2025

Commenting on the appointment of Jeremy Westlake as the new CEO of Network Rail, RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan said:

“The Railway Industry Association and our members welcome Jeremy Westlake to his new job as Chief Executive of Network Rail, and wish him well in his new role.

“He already has a history of strong engagement with RIA members and the supply chain, and we look forward to working with him in the months to come, as rail restructures and GBR gets established.

“Jeremy Westlake’s leadership and financial experience will be important assets, as Network Rail moves forward towards GBR over the next few years. “We also wish the very best to Sir Andrew Haines, as he moves on to pastures new in October, with our and our members’ thanks for being accessible and open during his seven years at Network Rail. Good luck to both Jeremy and Sir Andrew on their respective new horizons in the autumn!”

Notes to Editors

About RIA: The Railway Industry Association (RIA) champions a dynamic UK rail supply sector. Rail contributes £41 billion in economic value and £14 billion in tax revenue each year, as well as supporting over 640,000 jobs throughout the UK. For every job in rail, a further four jobs are supported elsewhere in the UK economy, and every job in the rail supply chain is 29% more productive than the UK average. RIA's 450+ members, including 60% SMEs, provide a diverse range of rail products and services. RIA advocates for rail's critical role in economic development, sustainability, and high-performance transport. Learn more at www.riagb.org.uk.