InnoRail Welcomes New Managing Director to Drive Growth and Innovation in the Rail Sector

Leadership change signals ambitious plans for growth across UK and European rail.

UK-based specialist rail operations and strategy consultancy InnoRail is pleased to officially announce the appointment of Andy Watson as its new Managing Director. This marks an important step in the company’s growth as it continues to expand its work across the freight, passenger, and open access rail sectors in the UK and beyond.

Andy Watson, Managing Director, InnoRail

Bringing extensive experience in the transport and infrastructure sectors, Andy joins InnoRail at a time of real momentum. The business has seen growing demand for its practical, client-focused solutions, from operational support and digital readiness to enabling innovation in a fast-changing rail landscape.

Commenting on the appointment, Andy said: “It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m proud to be leading such a capable and passionate team. InnoRail is built on strong foundations, and together we’re focused on tackling the most complex challenges facing the rail industry today, with fresh thinking, energy, and the confidence to do things differently.”

His decision to join InnoRail was driven by the company’s straight-talking, delivery-first ethos: “What I love about InnoRail is how it mixes hard-won expertise with straight-talking pragmatism. The people here are open, honest and allergic to corporate waffle. They focus on what actually works, no fluff, no drama, just proper solutions that stick. It’s this ‘get stuff done’ DNA that helps clients today while building value for tomorrow.”

For the past five years, InnoRail has delivered major projects across the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, and North America, tackling long-standing industry problems with new perspectives and proven, no-nonsense delivery. From franchise bid support and freight safety assurance reviews to strategic planning for new cross-border services, the team combines operational knowledge with commercial insight to deliver practical, forward-looking outcomes.

Andy added: “This is an exciting time for the sector, and for InnoRail. There’s a real appetite for change, and our role is to help organisations navigate that change with practical advice, strategic direction, and delivery that makes a difference.”

With a growing team and new partnerships on the horizon, InnoRail is looking ahead to its next chapter, one that embraces innovation while staying focused on what really matters to operators and passengers.