Patrick Hallgate, Route Managing Director for Network Rail in the Western region addressed Young Operators at Paddington Station on 23 April 2013.

Patrick Hallgate addresses Young Operators

Patrick spoke about his career and how he progressed through the company to become the youngest Route Managing Director whilst sharing details of the many works taking place on Western. He then answered numerous questions from the audience ranging from alliancing to recruitment and safety. Patrick also made a point of telling attendees that they shouldn’t be afraid of being flexible when looking for new job opportunities and that they should keep an open mind as to where their career will take them in the future.