About Us
Our aim is to support your career, develop your skills and deliver tomorrow's railway.
What is IRO Young Professionals?
IRO Young Professionals is the forum and networking group for our Younger Professionals who have potential and drive to pursue their careers in the rail industry.
With great opportunities to connect with others and increase your understanding of the raill industry, Young Professionals puts you in a good position to further your career.
We have monthly events; either informative seminars or field visits, followed by the opportunity to meet senior managers and network with other industry professionals.
Who is IROYP for?
Whether you’re with a train or freight operating company, Network Rail or another rail organisation, Young Professionals gives you the opportunity meet others, build better cross-company relationships and learn about other industry areas and best practice. The following list gives an idea of the areas from which current or aspiring managers may benefit from joining:
• Signaller Managers
• Driver/Guard/Traincrew Managers
• Station Managers
• Fleet/Rolling Stock/Depot Managers
• Train Planning Managers
• Operations/Performance Managers
• Control/Service Delivery Centre Managers
• Trainers
• Maintenance/Infrastructure Managers
• Management trainees
Who runs IROYP?
The IRO Young Professionals South East branch is led by a committee as follows (Left to Right):
• Steve Helfet (DLR) - Company Liaison
•Alex Hellier (NR) - Communications & Deputy Head of SE Area
• Glen Merryman (London Midland) - Events
• Robert Mullen (National Express) - Strategic Development
• Rowland Stepney (NR) - Head of SE Area
• Chris Loder (National Express) - Chairman
A new IRO Young Professionals Midlands & North West branch is being launched in September 2008 and comprises of (Left to Right):
• Andy Castledine (London Midland) - Company Liaison
• Carl Phillips (NR) - Deputy Head of Midlands & North West Area
• Natalie Heywood (NR) - Graduate Liaison
• Michael Pead (National Express) - Head of Midlands & North West Area
• Brett Hobson (Virgin Trains) - Events
How do I join?
To find out how to become a member - see the Membership page.