The future of UK Locomotive Operations

Karl is the founder and MD of Railmotive. He is also the founder, co-owner and former CEO of the Rail Operations Group (ROG) group of companies. He is a career railwayman, business owner and rail industry pioneer. Karl also pioneered the development and procurement of the UK’s first fleet of environmentally-friendly, high-performing class 93 tri-mode locomotives, the first of which enters service in 2025. He spearheaded the development and growth of Rail Operations Group, the UK’s first dedicated rolling stock services and test train operating company. He is now driving a number of revolutionary and game-changing initiatives to deliver rail industry modernisation and leads on the UK’s future locomotive strategy.