This from Network Rail...
NETWORK RAIL CONFIRMS CHAIRMAN-DESIGNATE
Network Rail today confirmed the appointment of its chairman-designate, Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE.
The confirmation of his appointment follows a meeting with Network Rail's members.
Professor Parry-Jones will start with the company on 28 March 2012 as a non-executive director, taking up his position as chairman if his appointment is ratified by members at the company’s AGM in July when Rick Haythornthwaite steps down.