Ellie Powers

Ellie Powers possesses extensive experience in the railway industry, currently serving as a Train Running Controller at Network Rail since September 2019. Prior to this role, Ellie held positions at Great Western Railway (GWR) from May 2014 to September 2019, including Train Service Controller - LTV and Customer Information Specialist, where responsibilities involved utilizing systems like LICC and Integrale to manage customer communications effectively. In addition to operational roles, Ellie worked as Public Relations & Marketing Manager for Young Rail Professionals (YRP) in 2018, focusing on member engagement through newsletters and social media outreach. Ellie's career began with an apprenticeship at First Great Western, which provided valuable insights into customer needs and operational dynamics. Educational qualifications include a degree in Railway from Glasgow Caledonian University, a Business Administration NVQ from City & Guilds, and an A Level in Graphic Communications from New College.