KAREN JACKSON has joined Rail Forum Midlands as Programme Delivery Executive, leading on events and communications and supporting some of the Forum’s wider initiatives.

Well-known to many in the Midlands, Ms Jackson joins from Porterbrook where she worked in the Communications team as Communications & Engagement Assistant. During her 26 years at Porterbrook she managed the company’s events programme and assisted with internal and external communications.
Ms Jackson said: ‘I am really looking forward to building relationships with RFM members and stakeholders and keeping them up-to-date on industry news as well as delivering a great programme of events.’