Stagecoach Group plc announced the appointment of Tim Shoveller as Managing Director of the Group's UK Rail division. Tim Shoveller, who has nearly 25 years' experience in the rail industry in the UK, has been Managing Director of South West Trains for the past four years. Reporting directly to Stagecoach Group Chief Executive Martin Griffiths, he will have responsibility for the management of the Group's existing rail businesses and new business development opportunities.

Tim Shoveller, who has also previously been Managing Director at East Midlands Trains, joined Stagecoach Group in 2007. Christian Roth, Fleet Director at South West Trains, will succeed Tim Shoveller as Managing Director of the franchise.