Research and innovation have been the characteristic features of Jonathan's railway career. Following management training and operations experience he went to British Rail Headquarters to develop the first econometric model of the passenger business (this evolved into MOIRA, the standard tool for forecasting changes in demand brought about by changing the offered service). During a period as a BR-sponsored Lecturer at the University of Birmingham he began analysing the determinants of station catchments. This has formed one thread in his projects since becoming an independent consultant in 1983 (trading as Passenger Transport Networks). It led to applications of Geographic Information Systems to improve understanding of the demographics of the railway's customers and hence to focus marketing more effectively. Throughout this career Jonathan has been involved in strategic studies and debate, including environmental issues, and in recent years has explored the relationship between policy objectives and timetabling. As the champion in Britain of the Swiss Taktfahrplan philosophy he has led a major review of its benefits, written extensively and prepared integrated timetable proposals using Swiss software.

Jonathan is a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and a member of the Independent Rail Consultancy Group (IRCG). He also runs his own successful consultancy company, Passenger Transport Networks.

Jonathan has experience of working with British Rail for many years in the United Kingdom post privatisation, TOC and Franchise Bidders. Jonathan now operates his own successful rail consultancy business, Passenger Transport Networks.

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