The Toss of a Coin

The narrative explores David Maidment's journey from a childhood fascination with steam trains to a pivotal career in Operations Management, shaped by a life-altering coin toss. Highlighting his role in advancing safety management systems in the rail industry, both in the UK and internationally, the book also reflects on his experiences with street children that inspired him to establish the Railway Children charity in 1995. Based on extensive interviews for the National Rail Museum's oral history archive, it offers a personal and professional account of his impactful career.