Andrew Dixon

Andrew Dixon is a seasoned professional in railway infrastructure development, currently serving as the Head of High Speed Rail at Manchester City Council since August 2020. In this role, Andrew manages the strategic vision for high-speed rail, focusing on projects related to High Speed 2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, including new stations at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. Prior to this position, Andrew worked as a Project Engineer at VolkerRail Ltd, managing a variety of engineering activities and leading signalling tenders across the UK. Andrew also gained experience at Network Rail, where significant projects included the £450m NuGen scheme and the Maghull North station. Early in the career, Andrew held roles at RATP Dev and Network Rail, starting as a Signalling Apprentice and advancing to technician responsibilities, providing a strong foundation in signalling and telecommunications engineering. Andrew holds a BTEC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specializing in Signalling and Telecommunications.