Mark Robinson has officially been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DfT Operator (DFTO) – the government body responsible for bringing all privately-owned train operators into public ownership in Great Britain.
Robinson will handle the lead of DFTO’s digital, data and cybersecurity strategy, as well as provide a strategic overview across all train operators in public ownership.
Following time as director of technology at the Ministry of Justice; Robinson will look to ensure that the new, publicly owned network is sufficiently supported by forward-looking technologies, securing a number of systems ahead of the creation of Great British Railways (GBR).
Robinson has also held senior roles at Cubic Corporation and Red Bee Media.
Mark Robinson said:I’m excited to have joined DFTO at such a transformative time for the rail industry.
My focus will be on creating a secure, data-driven and future-ready technology environment that supports the public ownership programme as the journey towards Great British Railway accelerates in 2026.
Thus far; six train operators have come under public ownership: c2c, Greater Anglia, LNER, Northern, Southeastern, South Western Railway and TransPennine Express; with West Midlands Trains set to join the DFTO from Sunday 01 February.
