Steve Montgomery to remain at ScotRail helm
However, a shake-up could follow at the end of the year when the joint head of a new “alliance” with track owner Network Rail is due to be appointed.
Abellio said the closer-working structure would involve a “combined leadership team”.
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Hide AdMr Montgomery, who has run ScotRail for FirstGroup since 2009, will remain managing director from 1 April along with many of the current directors.
Network Rail retail director Jonathan Crick will become interim commercial director, while ex-Southern train operating company human resources director Matt Watson is appointed business transformation director.
Abellio said changing franchises was a “highly disruptive process” and stressed the importance of “strong continuity”.
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