John Brown
Troon
Summary
Highly experienced railway operations specialist with extensive background in track maintenance, possession management, safety leadership, station operations and emergency on-call control. Strong decision-making, communication and leadership skills built over 19+ years in safety-critical rail environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Shift Station Manager
Glasgow Central Station
Glasgow
2024.07 - 2026.03
- Lead daily operational delivery across Scotland’s busiest station environment.
- Coordinate dispatch, customer service and safety-critical teams.
- Manage disruption, crowd flow, train regulation and real-time operational decisions.
- Ensure safety compliance, incident reporting and emergency response readiness.
- Collaborate with TOCs, Network Rail, BTP, contractors and station tenants.
Senior On-Call Control Manager
SWGR
Glasgow
2023.07 - 2024.07
- Coordinated all out-of-hours operational incidents and emergency responses.
- Ensured rapid communication between site teams, controllers and senior leadership.
- Made safety-critical decisions and allocated resources during disruptions.
Office Labour Manager
SWGR
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2018.12 - 2023.07
- Handled client enquiries and resolved operational issues.
- Managed rostering, competence renewals and training bookings.
- Coordinated equipment orders, transport logistics and safety stand-downs.
Mentor – Possession Support & PICOP
SWGR
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2018.07 - 2024.07
- Trained new staff in communication, documentation and operational standards.
- Oversaw equipment readiness and protection procedure compliance.
- Supported PICOP trainees with coordination and ES engagement.
Senior PICOP
SWGR
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2016.07 - 2024.07
- Managed complex possessions ensuring staff, documentation and equipment alignment.
- Coordinated multiple trains ensuring correct sequencing.
- Maintained strong situational awareness in safety-critical operations.
Possession Support
SWGR
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2007.12 - 2024.07
- Deployed stop boards and detonators throughout Scotland for protection.
- Liaised with PICOP during golden hour to confirm limits and arrangements.
Track Operative / COSS / PC / PICOP / SPICOP
SWGR
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2007.12 - 2024.07
- Carried out track maintenance using small tools including disc cutters, packers and stressing equipment.
- Assisted overhead line teams with earthing and isolation setups.
- Led site teams ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Undertook emergency repairs, minimising disruption to services.
- Performed crucial preventative maintenance tasks resulting in fewer breakdowns and delays.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety guidelines during all working hours for accident prevention.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Michaels
Irvine06.2005
Skills
- Time management efficiency
- Risk assessment expertise
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Decision-Making proficiency
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance
- Communication excellence
- Customer focus
- Operational procedures adherence
- Radio communication proficiency
- Operational oversight
- Staff management
- Driving licence
- Critical decision making
Certification
- PTS
- IWA (Exp 2025)
- COSS (Exp 2025)
- PS
- PC (Exp 2025)
- PICOP (Exp 2025)
- SPICOP (Exp 2025)
- SSOWP (Exp 2025)
- First Aid (Exp 2025)
- Driving License (Exp 2025)
- Overhead Line Permit (Exp 2025)
- Track Induction (Exp 2025)
- Points Operator (Exp 2025)
- Level Crossing Attendant (Exp 2025)
- Small Tools Handling (Exp 2025)
- Microsoft Office Packages
References
Available on request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shift Station Manager
Glasgow Central Station
2024.07 - 2026.03
Senior On-Call Control Manager
SWGR
2023.07 - 2024.07
Office Labour Manager
SWGR
2018.12 - 2023.07
Mentor – Possession Support & PICOP
SWGR
2018.07 - 2024.07
Senior PICOP
SWGR
2016.07 - 2024.07
Possession Support
SWGR
2007.12 - 2024.07
Track Operative / COSS / PC / PICOP / SPICOP
SWGR
2007.12 - 2024.07
High School Diploma -
St. Michaels