Toby H.
About Toby H.
Toby H. is an Associate at Arup in London, specializing in rail operations capacity and performance planning with extensive experience in railway operations and planning.
Current Role at Arup
Toby H. currently works as an Associate at Arup, stationed in London, England, United Kingdom. In this hybrid position, he began in 2023. At Arup, Toby leads the Rail Operations Capacity and Performance Planning team, focusing on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for the rail industry.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before becoming an Associate, Toby H. held various roles at Arup. He served as a Senior Transport Planner from 2017 to 2023, a role he held for six years. Prior to that, he was a Transport Planner from 2015 to 2017. In these positions, Toby developed a deep understanding of UK railway operations and planning.
Experience at Network Rail
Toby H. worked at Network Rail in multiple capacities. He was a Senior Network Analyst from 2013 to 2015, following a two-year stint as a Network Analyst from 2011 to 2013. Toby's tenure at Network Rail began as a Publications Assistant from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Toby H. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Geography from the University of Leeds, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He has a comprehensive understanding of railway operations and planning across the UK, Americas, and Australia. He is proficient in specialist rail modeling tools like RailSys, OpenTrack Dynamic, Vision, and Attune.
Professional Affiliations and Advocacy
Toby H. is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in the UK and an associate member of the Institution of Railway Operators (IRO). He advocates for model-based timetables and operations-led design in railway planning, and has significant knowledge of railway data and information systems. Toby values collaboration and communication, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders and clients.