Network Rail welcomes Sir Peter Hendy as new chairman

Commenting on his arrival, Mark Carne, Network Rail chief executive, said: "I would like to give a warm welcome to Sir Peter Hendy as Network Rail’s new chairman.  I have already had the pleasure of working closely with Sir Peter in his previous role on many occasions in the last year, and I know that his immense experience will be a huge asset to the Board, to me and to the company."

Sir Peter Hendy said: “Network Rail has a critical role in the railway industry and the whole British economy, by facilitating economic growth and enabling job creation. I am looking forward to helping Mark and his executive team take the organisation forward.”