Directorate change

Trainline PLC

25 February 2026

 

 

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION

Trainline CEO Jody Ford to step down after more than six years at the Company

25^th February 2026

Trainline plc ("Trainline", the "Company" or the "Group"), Europe's leading independent rail travel platform, today announces that Jody Ford intends to step down as Chief Executive Officer after more than six years at the Company.   

Jody will continue to lead Trainline as CEO through the transition to new leadership.  The Board has commenced a formal search process for his successor.   

Brian McBride, Chair said: "Under Jody's leadership the Group has undergone a period of exceptional growth. We have created Europe's #1 rail app serving 27 million customers, doubling net ticket sales in the UK and International consumer businesses, more than doubling profits and growing new markets in France, Spain and Italy.  

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Jody for his outstanding contribution and leadership during this important period in the Company's development. Jody has built a world-class leadership team, who will continue to execute against our strategic priorities during this transition period and beyond." 

Jody Ford, CEO said: "I'd like to thank Brian and the Board for the unique opportunity to lead Trainline and to grow a British tech success into one winning on the international stage.   

"As Trainline enters its next multi-year phase of growth, I have agreed with Brian this would be the right time to handover to new leadership. I will work closely with the Board and my outstanding team over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition and position Trainline strongly for its next chapter." 

The Board remains committed to the Company's current strategic priorities and capital allocation framework. The Company today reconfirms its previously-upgraded market guidance for FY2026 and will provide more information at its trading update on 12^th March 2026. 

Enquiries

For investor enquiries, Andrew Gillian                  [e-mail]

For media enquiries, Nichola Johnson-Marshall    [e-mail]

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This announcement is made pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.6. It also contains information that qualifies as inside information within the meaning of Article 7 of the UK Market Abuse Regulation as it forms part of English law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Trainline is Martin McIntyre, Company Secretary.  

 

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