Panel of experts membership
Published 1 March 2020
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The panel of experts will act as a forum for the new train operator, Northern Trains Ltd. They will advise on strategy and emerging plans for the new rail franchise.
Panel membership:
- Richard George - Chair, Department for Transport Operator of Last Resort Holdings Limited
- Robin Gisby - Chief Executive Director, Department for Transport Operator of Last Resort Holdings Limited
- Louise Gittins - Leader, Cheshire West and Chester Council and Vice Chair, Transport for the North
- Steve Rotheram - Metro Mayor, Liverpool City Region
- Andy Burnham - Mayor, Greater Manchester
- Judith Blake - Leader, Leeds City Council
- Ben Houchen - Mayor, Tees Valley
- Jools Townsend - Chief Executive, Association of Community Rail Partnerships
- David Sidebottom - Director, Transport Focus
- Beckie Hart - Regional Director Yorkshire and the Humber, Confederation of British Industry
- Heather Scott - Leader, Darlington Borough Council