Rail Operations Group was incorporated in 2013. Starting as a small team of passionate individuals, we have grown into a respected organisation known for our dedication to excellence, commitment to our customers’ needs and focus on safe operations.
Our unique operating model is highly regarded in the rolling stock engineering and leasing sectors, and we provide specialist, dedicated services to the majority of the UK operators, leasing companies and train manufacturers.
Over the years, we have continued to strengthen our reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative specialist train operating companies, with several notable achievements and awards including
Rail Operations Group is also proud to support Armed Forces, including through its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. In 2021 ROG was awarded the Silver Award followed by the Gold Award in 2023, in national recognition of its commitment to the Armed Forces.
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At the heart of Rail Operations Group is our people. Every employee has a role to play, and contributes using their knowledge, professionalism and commitment for the success of the business. We believe that investing in people, encouraging new ideas and developing future talent are essential to maintaining the high standards our customers expect
Chief Executive Officer
Michael has over 35 years’ experience in senior leadership roles, in finance, commercial and operations. He has led major businesses and managed large teams across the industrial machinery manufacturing, power systems and energy technology industries. Michael joined ROG in April 2026 from Rolls-Royce Power Systems GmbH, a leading company in the industry. At ROG, Michael is responsible for Company’s strategic direction and overall management.
Operations and Production Director
Steve has been at ROG since 2024 and has served as Operations and Production Director since March 2025. Steve began his railway career over 18 years ago as a train driver with major passenger train operators before progressing into senior operational leadership roles. Steve holds a BSc in Railway Operations Management and is a Member of the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (MCIRO). He remains committed to his professional development and to bringing wider industry knowledge, experience and best practice into ROG. At ROG, Steve is responsible for traincrew, operations control, operational standards, production and service planning.
Head of Safety
Annette leads the safety function at ROG, with responsibility for safety management, assurance, certification, standards and the continuous development of the company’s Safety Management System. With extensive experience across the rail industry, she is committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance while ensuring that risk is managed effectively and proportionately. Annette works closely with colleagues across the business to strengthen safety culture, support operational delivery and ensure that safety remains integral to the sustainable growth of ROG.
Chief Financial Officer
Joining ROG in February 2025, Joy has brought a wealth of experience in financial management to the business. As CFO, she leads the company's finance function, overseeing financial forecasting, strategic planning, budgeting and reporting. Her expertise supports the leadership team in maintaining robust financial governance and delivering the company's long-term growth objectives.
Head of Finance
Justin has been a valued member of the ROG team since joining the business in March 2017. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and accounting, he brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the organisation. As Head of Finance, Justin is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business and supporting financial reporting activities. His strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and extensive understanding of the organisation help ensure the effective and efficient management of ROG's finance function.
Head of Engineering
Andy has over 20 years’ experience working in various roles within major rail industry businesses. After completing his university degree at Manchester Metropolitan University, Andy has worked in the engineering field throughout his professional career. At ROG, Andy is responsible for all engineering projects, including the development and maintenance of the Class 93 locomotives. He is also responsible for overseeing fleet availability and performance, including exams, maintenance and other related activities.
Head of Group Procurement
Following a successful career in the aviation industry, Jack transitioned into the rail sector, bringing with him more than a decade of international experience gained while living and working in Austria. As Head of Group Procurement, Jack is responsible for all purchasing and supply activities, supplier relationships, contract management, and claims.
Personnel and Administration Manager
With over six years at ROG, Claire has played a key role in developing the company's HR function and supporting its continued growth. Bringing more than 30 years of experience across HR, administration, people management, and team leadership, she has a proven track record of building strong teams, improving processes, and supporting organisational success.
Chief Executive Officer
Michael has over 35 years’ experience in senior leadership roles, in finance, commercial and operations. He has led major businesses and managed large teams across the industrial machinery manufacturing, power systems and energy technology industries. Michael joined ROG in April 2026 from Rolls-Royce Power Systems GmbH, a leading company in the industry. At ROG, Michael is responsible for Company’s strategic direction and overall management.
Operations and Production Director
Steve has been at ROG since 2024 and has served as Operations and Production Director since March 2025. Steve began his railway career over 18 years ago as a train driver with major passenger train operators before progressing into senior operational leadership roles. Steve holds a BSc in Railway Operations Management and is a Member of the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (MCIRO). He remains committed to his professional development and to bringing wider industry knowledge, experience and best practice into ROG. At ROG, Steve is responsible for traincrew, operations control, operational standards, production and service planning.
Head of Safety
Annette leads the safety function at ROG, with responsibility for safety management, assurance, certification, standards and the continuous development of the company’s Safety Management System. With extensive experience across the rail industry, she is committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance while ensuring that risk is managed effectively and proportionately. Annette works closely with colleagues across the business to strengthen safety culture, support operational delivery and ensure that safety remains integral to the sustainable growth of ROG.
Chief Financial Officer
Joining ROG in February 2025, Joy has brought a wealth of experience in financial management to the business. As CFO, she leads the company's finance function, overseeing financial forecasting, strategic planning, budgeting and reporting. Her expertise supports the leadership team in maintaining robust financial governance and delivering the company's long-term growth objectives.
Head of Finance
Justin has been a valued member of the ROG team since joining the business in March 2017. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and accounting, he brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the organisation. As Head of Finance, Justin is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business and supporting financial reporting activities. His strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and extensive understanding of the organisation help ensure the effective and efficient management of ROG's finance function.
Head of Engineering
Andy has over 20 years’ experience working in various roles within major rail industry businesses. After completing his university degree at Manchester Metropolitan University, Andy has worked in the engineering field throughout his professional career. At ROG, Andy is responsible for all engineering projects, including the development and maintenance of the Class 93 locomotives. He is also responsible for overseeing fleet availability and performance, including exams, maintenance and other related activities.
Head of Group Procurement
Following a successful career in the aviation industry, Jack transitioned into the rail sector, bringing with him more than a decade of international experience gained while living and working in Austria. As Head of Group Procurement, Jack is responsible for all purchasing and supply activities, supplier relationships, contract management, and claims.
Personnel and Administration Manager
With over six years at ROG, Claire has played a key role in developing the company's HR function and supporting its continued growth. Bringing more than 30 years of experience across HR, administration, people management, and team leadership, she has a proven track record of building strong teams, improving processes, and supporting organisational success.
Angel Trains has worked in close partnership with Rail Operations Group since 2016 with over 1500+ services operated on our behalf since. ROG’s expertise has since them operate a great variety of movements for us from Under own Power DMU movements and Shunting at our Ely Storage Facility through to complex Loco Hauled movements. We were proud to partner with ROG to launch their innovative Class 93 locomotives into revenue earning service in 2025 reflecting the strength of the relationship between us.
ROG have been critical in supporting our internal Operations and Planning Team to deliver on our commitments to our Customers, Suppliers, and the wider industry. We look forward to this relationship going from strength to strength over the next 10 years.
Our electric trains fleets carry millions of customers every month and cover millions of miles each year. We are happy to use ROG as our trusted, reliable partner to haul our Class 730 fleet to our requested location, so we can carry out any tyre turning maintenance requirements to ensure we provide a safe and reliable service on the network to keep Britain moving.
We have had the pleasure of working alongside the team over the past few months and it’s been an absolute pleasure to do so. The back room team are extremely competent and more than helpful with any requests we have made. The Drivers themselves are professional and extremely accommodating with late change requests, would definitely work with them again.
Since its establishment, Rail Operations Group has built strong relationships with a wide range of industry partners and customers. We are proud to be trusted by leading organisations across the rail industry.
At Rail Operations Group, we recognise our responsibility to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and contribute to a more sustainable railway. Our Carbon Net Zero Strategy, supported by our Environmental Plan, sets out clear commitments to reduce emissions, use resources responsibly and consider environmental impacts in the decisions we make.
Another part of that journey to reduce emissions and make the rail industry greener was the introduction of the Class 93 tri-mode locomotives to the UK rail market. These provide greater flexibility to maximise the use of electrified infrastructure while offering lower-emission alternatives to traditional diesel traction where electrification is unavailable.
We are one of the UK’s leading specialist train operating company, delivering innovative and efficient rail solutions across the industry. Here at ROG, our people drive our success. We value innovation, integrity, and excellence, offering opportunities to grow within a forward-thinking and rapidly evolving rail business.
