News In Brief

Network Rail has appointed Robin Dobson as its group property director. Dobson joins NR from property development and investment company Hammerson PLC. He replaces Stuart Kirkwood, who is leaving after 11 years’ service.

East Midlands Railway has opened a new £39,000 waiting shelter at Spalding station. The structure includes a rainwater harvesting and storage unit to help volunteers maintain flower planters on the platforms.