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Gary Cain

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Head of Engineering at Glacier Energy
📍 United Kingdom

Gary Cain is the Head of Engineering for the rail sector at Glacier Energy, where he leads the supply of innovative heat exchange solutions. His career is built on over 22 years at Northern, where he progressed through nine roles from a technician to senior management, specializing in rolling stock and technical leadership. He holds a NEBOSH certification.

Outside of his direct responsibilities, Gary is actively engaged in the broader rail industry. He frequently attends major conferences and events, such as the Rail Scotland conference and Rail Forum, to connect with peers and stay current on industry developments. This demonstrates a strong commitment to professional networking and the rail community.

After more than two decades at Northern, Gary advanced from a hands-on fitter role to a senior manager.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Rolling Stock Management
His career at Northern included managing entire fleets of new trains, like the Class 195 and 331, giving him deep technical and operational expertise.
Rail Technology
In his current role, he focuses on delivering cutting-edge and innovative heat exchange equipment specifically for the UK rail sector.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Engineering
Glacier Energy
2-2023 - 1-2025
Regional Engineering Manager East
Northern
2-2020 - 3-2023
Class 195 & 331 Fleet Technical Manager
Northern
8-2016 - 2-2020
New Trains Project Engineer
Northern
1-2000 - 10-2002
Rail Plant Technician
Balfour Beatty Rail Plant
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Education
2012 - 2012
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NEBOSH
1993 - 1995
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Monkseaton High School
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