Petya Hristova
London,City of London
Summary
I am reliable and capable of multitasking, working well under pressure and as part of a team, with minimum need for supervision. My professional experience covers all segments in the railway chain – government, train operators and infrastructure manager. I have worked with colleagues from different backgrounds, managed highly experienced employees and newcomers to the railway system, and work easily with different categories of personnel – administrative, operational, and senior management.
I am also a driven and highly organised individual with strong foundation in project coordination seeks to contribute to project management success. Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to manage schedules and assist in resource allocation. Aims to streamline project processes and ensure timely, successful project completions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Management Assistant
Network Rail
London
2021.04 - Current
- Responsible for East Anglia Late Notice Possessions and all Easement requests from Capacity Study Department in MK, including process urgent requests for ODM Team on daily base;
- Liaise with all TOCs/FOCs MDUs (Romford, Tottenham and Ipswich) for all DPPP TOC/FOC issues, mainly agree/decline stabling/outstabling requests;
- Run Comparison Reports, extract information and submit the Header Sheet for publication in Distribution Portal for all changes made in PPS for different timescales;
- Assist the Senior Management for the Assurance Meeting, analyse information and fulfil the relevant spreadsheet for T-19, T-11, T-4 and T-1;
- Identify discrepancies from EAS Version 2 in PPS to CPPP and do the relevant amendments, incl. process ACT requests and requests made from train operators;
- Issue relevant Notifications, Easements, Proposals, Decisions, Withdrawals for East Anglia Region;
- Amend Traffic Remarks in PPS to facilitate the maintenance works and train movements.
- Make suggestions for changes in the work planning processes to accommodate the optimal possible version for the maintenance teams and train operators.
Access planner
Tottenham MDU, Network Rail
London
2017.09 - 2021.04
- Input TAFs into PPS for short and long term;
- Update planning sheets, WONs, Issue Reports, liaise closely with section planners from Tottenham, Camden, Ely, Broxbourne, Cheshunt and March.
Operational planner
Network Rail (Capita)
Milton Keynes
2016.01 - 2017.08
- Build and validate trains for Anglia Region in TPS - mid term.
Railway Safety Advisor
ICB (Chem Exchange Project)
Oslo, Norway
2015.01 - 2015.09
- Project Manager for the transport of Hazardous substances and dangerous goods for railway transport (under the framework of the European project ;
- Follow - up on the policy and development of competitive actors, participation in meetings, conferences, etc., including coordination of administrative tasks.
Project Manager
TTL Ltd
Sofia, Bulgaria
2013.02 - 2014.12
- Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling;
- Fostered a positive work environment, enhanced team productivity substantially, related with the railway safety, security and environmental protection;
- Streamlined processes using lean methodologies, improved operational efficiency significantly;
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and railway services delivery.
Head of TSI and Standards
Ministry of Transport
Sofia, Bulgaria
2007.12 - 2012.12
- Special Responsibility for Monitoring EU-Wide legislative developments in the field of railway transport;
- Issue Drafts of Legislation (Acts and Ordinances related with the railway transport);
- Liaison with European Institutions and Railway Bodies;
- Member of the Administrative Board of the European Railway Agency (2009 - 2012) on behalf of Republic of Bulgaria);
- Member of the RISC Committee (European Commission) (2009 - 2012)
- Member of TDG Committee (European Commission) (2007 - 2012)
- Member of RID Experts Committee, OTIF (2004 - 2012)
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
State expert
Ministry of Transport
Sofia, Bulgaria
2002.12 - 2007.12
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently;
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity;
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines and under pressure;
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Doctor of Economics - Optimization of Rail and Road transport of Dangerous goods
University of World and National Economy
Republic of Bulgaria 2009.09 - 2014.02
Classifying and Labelling chemicals (GHS)
United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR)
United Nations 2014.09 - 2014.11
Master of Business Administration - International Economic Relations and International Trade
Paysii Hilendarski University
Plovdiv, Bulgaria 2003.09 - 2005.02
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing and Management
University of World and National Economy
Sofia, Bulgaria 1996.09 - 2000.10
GCSEs - Grammar school
33 Secondary English Language School
Sofia, Bulgaria 1991.09 - 1996.05
Skills
High sense of responsibility and work dedication;
Excellent organisational skills;
Ability to plan and to control my own work;
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
Flexibility and confidence in the management of changes in the working environment;
Strong problem-solving mindset and driven to make changes to improve safety, security and environment protection
Accomplishments
I am a Deployment Manager in Incident Care Team for Network Rail (since April 2024)
I am a Mental Health First Aider (since October 2025);
NEAT Project liaison officer
Liaising with all parties involved, assistance with any issues during the CP6 period.
Assisting with timescales for PPS input on time and follow up the performance, punctuality and safety of the project. Liaising with the relevant teams on weekly base for the implementation of the 12 packages of work, taking decision for amending timescale or changing priorities if any safety issues.
Assessing the risk presented by works at different sites during the day/night or service disruption.
Filtering the information to the Planning Team senior management and suggesting optimal decisions (February 2022 - June 2025);
Independent auditor of 7th Framework Program of the European Commission FOTsis Project – Delphi Panel, Kutno, Poland ( http://fotsis.com) Main tasks: Audit the information and analyse financial data, (January 2015 - December 2015);
TDG Speaker of the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument of the European Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/taiex) (Jan 2008 - Dec 2014).
I have been given a High Five from Anglia Route on 08th of December 2025 for accurate and quick problem-solving issues with GTR.
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Project Management Assistant
Network Rail
2021.04 - Current
Access planner
Tottenham MDU, Network Rail
2017.09 - 2021.04
Operational planner
Network Rail (Capita)
2016.01 - 2017.08
Railway Safety Advisor
ICB (Chem Exchange Project)
2015.01 - 2015.09
Classifying and Labelling chemicals (GHS)
United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR)
2014.09 - 2014.11
Project Manager
TTL Ltd
2013.02 - 2014.12
Doctor of Economics - Optimization of Rail and Road transport of Dangerous goods
University of World and National Economy
2009.09 - 2014.02
Head of TSI and Standards
Ministry of Transport
2007.12 - 2012.12
Master of Business Administration - International Economic Relations and International Trade
Paysii Hilendarski University
2003.09 - 2005.02
State expert
Ministry of Transport
2002.12 - 2007.12
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing and Management
University of World and National Economy
1996.09 - 2000.10
GCSEs - Grammar school
33 Secondary English Language School
1991.09 - 1996.05