London-based Metroline has appointed a new Engineering Director, Adrian Jones.
Having previously worked as the operators’ Chief Engineer, Adrian has 30 years experience, including multiple high-level appointments at Metroline.
In his new role, he will sit at the helm of Matroline’s 250 strong engineering team and fleet of over 1,700 buses.
This appointment accompanies other recent Metroline appointments including that of Stephen Harris as Managing Director, and Ian Foster as Group Engineering Director, as well as Sean O’Shea as Chief Executive Officer.
Speaking about his new role, Adrian said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Engineering Director at Metroline. Working with our team of dedicated engineers across the company has been a very rewarding experience, and I am excited to be overseeing things at a particularly exciting time for engineering, with the addition of the new electric buses into our fleet.
Having worked at Metroline for over four years, I am looking forward to helping the company to continue to innovate and maintain Metroline’s strong reputation for engineering excellence.”
Stephen Harris, Managing Director, Metroline, commented: “I am really pleased to see Adrian become Engineering Director at Metroline.
“Adrian has always sought to bring fresh ideas and has over a number of years become an integral part of the Metroline team and I have no doubt that we will see the company’s industry-leading engineering arm continue to excel under his oversight.
“Metroline’s engineering division has always been at the forefront of London’s bus system, and I am confident we will continue to lead the way and deliver the best service possible.”
Discussing Metroline’s ambitions for the future, Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Shea added: “It’s an exciting time to be part of Metroline, the new appointments reflect our continued desire to lead from the front, innovate and deliver the high quality, safe and reliable service that London expects.
“Our current focus is the expansion of our electric bus operations providing zero-emissions services for Londoners and leading the way for bus operators across the capital.
“As part of ComfortDelGro, one of the world’s largest land transport companies for passengers, our continued ambition is to be the best bus company in London through delivering a world-class service.”
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