Graham Botham

Graham Botham

Graham Botham

Strategy and Planning Director (North), Network Rail

Graham leads the Network Rail team developing the HS2 Phase 2b and Northern Powerhouse Rail programmes as an integrated part of the rail network across the Midlands and the North. Passionate about the role rail can play in facilitating economic growth Graham led the development and secured the funding for the Northern Hub. Graham is leading the collaboration with Transport for the North supporting the Northern Powerhouse. Joining the rail industry in 1987 Graham spent over 20 years leading operations and maintenance teams delivering passenger and freight services daily across the north of England and the Midlands.