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W e ’ re managing over 2,000 passenger train services each week on 154km of train track running on a 1,500 volts DC system , operating 83 Matangi class electric multiple units and loco hauled coaches across five lines .”

The scope of Jonathan Tulitt ’ s role at Transdev Wellington is vast . Recently taking up the Wellington-based post of General Manager of Operations , Tulitt oversees the day-to-day operations of the Greater Wellington regional passenger network , ensuring that it runs to timetable with minimal disruption . Looking at the whole scope of business elements from leadership of the Onboard teams ( Locomotive Engineers , Train Managers and Passenger Operators ), maintaining a high level of network performance , management of the Service Control Centre and Network Facilities , as well as service planning functions , Tulitt draws on a wealth of experience across a decade in the rail sector . “ I first joined Transdev as a Fleet Controller working inside the control room at Britomart Train Station in Auckland as a frontline staff member monitoring rolling stock movement ,” recalls Tulitt .

FEBRUARY 2020

Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine February 2020 | Page 206

Transdev ’ s mobility team is tackling change management to navigate huge improvements across its Australasian public transport operations

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W e ’ re managing over 2,000 passenger train services each week on 154km of train track running on a 1,500 volts DC system , operating 83 Matangi class electric multiple units and loco hauled coaches across five lines .”