Alex Hynes has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of DfT Operator Limited (DFTO). Previously serving as the Managing Director of East Midlands Railway, Hynes brings extensive experience in the rail industry.
Hynes's leadership at East Midlands Railway was noted for significant improvements in service performance and customer satisfaction. His appointment to DFTO marks a strategic move to strengthen government oversight and management of rail services operated directly by the Department for Transport.
The Department for Transport commented on the appointment, highlighting Hynes’s strong track record in delivering positive outcomes in rail operations, which will be crucial in his new role.
“Alex Hynes’ proven leadership and operational expertise will be invaluable as we continue to improve rail services under direct government operation,” said a DfT spokesperson.
The role of DFTO Chief Executive involves overseeing franchises run by the government, ensuring operational efficiency and customer focus through transitional rail management models.
Alex Hynes’s appointment reflects the government’s commitment to enhanced management and service quality in its directly operated rail franchises.