About Us – Meet the Team!
Every member of our team has many years of experience in the Railway Industry
and we all share in one goal to continually improve our services and provide
a competitive, quality service for all our Customers.
Our people have experience and understanding of the real-life issues that
face the Railway industry:
Alan Macdonald, Director
As
Director of RODL I am fulfilling a lifetime ambition of running my own successful
business with a brilliant team on board.
During 35 years working within the rail industry I have on many appointments
been responsible for the safety management development and compliance requirements
for both the operational and train driving aspects of a train operating company’s
Operational (Railway) Safety Case.
Away from work my interests include cycling, skiing, hill walking and an avid
fan of West Ham United.
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Dave Daw, Training and Development Manager
As the Training & Development Manager for RODL my role involves the production
of bespoke training courses to suit our customer’s specific needs in line
with current industry standards.
I also manage the competence of our highly experienced trainers within our
company and that they meet our customers and our own high standards when delivering
the courses.
Away from work my interests include, photography, cycling and walking.
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Dave Moore. Operations Trainer
Dave is a 25 year veteran and an outstanding trainer, having risen from the
ranks of trainee driver to full time operational trainer.
Currently Dave is training the future generation of drivers in operational
rules and regulations, and supporting Dave Daw in the delivery of the GSM-R
cab radio train the trainer programme.
Away from work Dave is a committed family man and a fantastic Grandfather
Denny Gorst, Senior Operations Specialist
Denny brings to RODL 35 years of operational experience having been a train
driver, trainer, line manager, assessor, investigator and risk assessor.
Not only is Denny a great communicator, he brings a wealth of experience,
which all of us within the team and our clients greatly appreciate.
Away from work Living in the Lake District there is no need to say much more
Bill Adams, Operations Trainer
Bill came to RODL after a lengthy railway career in operations and signalling.
He is currently involved in the GSM-R project and is training train drivers
in the operation of the cab radio. Having Bill deliver this training allows
drivers to understand more about the interaction between the signaller and
the driver. And from the feedback we get proves its all worthwhile
Away from work Bill loves travelling in the Bill is an avid railwayman, and
in his spare time enjoys travelling the Network to visit historical railway
sites
Wendy Bridges, Company Secretary
Wendy is our most valuable asset, because not only does she interact with
our customers, she is also responsible for the finance of the company; workload
planning, payroll and general administration.
Wendy has been working for Alan since 1994 and knows exactly how the business
needs to be run.
Away from work not only is Wendy a fantastic mother to three great children,
she also manages to fit into her spare time, marathon running, long distant
cycling trips, mountain walking and skiing.
Dave Webb, Operations Trainer
An experienced trainer responsible for delivering driver/shunting training,
traction courses, Train Preparation, Technical courses and numerous of railway
based training courses.
Outside of work Dave is a keen cyclist, walker, Genealogy, Bowls and enjoys
cooking.
Steve LeTissier, Operations Trainer
Steve has a wealth of railway operational experience having been a train driver,
trainer and assessor.
Away from work Steve is a keen gardener, an avid reader, cyclist, Plays Green
Bowls for a local club and enjoys family life with his grandchildren.
James Bridges, IT Manager
As the IT Manager of the company James’ knowledge and expertise is valuable
to the smooth running of RODL.
Outside of work James enjoys playing football, IT, cooking and is an avid
supporter of Manchester United!