Dr Howard ParkinsonChartered Engineer at International Railway IndustryTrainer
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Dr. Howard Parkinson is a Chartered Engineer contributing to global standards in railway safety, software and systems engineering. With over 20 years of international experience, he has held senior roles in signalling, rolling stock, infrastructure, and railway systems, including Systems Assurance Manager and Head of Systems Engineering and Safety. His expertise spans metro, tram, and heavy rail, with a focus on safety, compliance, and reliability.
A Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) and a member of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (MIRSE), Howard holds a doctorate in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Manchester. Alongside consultancy and research, he delivers specialised training in engineering, safety, risk management, European interoperability, and railway legislation.