Shamit Gaiger OBE named as new Chair of Trustees at Campaign for Better Transport
Shamit Gaiger OBE has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees at Campaign for Better Transport. Shamit is taking over from John Stewart who is retiring as Chair after six years in the post.
Shamit Gaiger OBE said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Chair of Trustees at Campaign for Better Transport at this pivotal time for the transport sector. Transport is crucial to the country; it drives economic success, connects people and commerce, and can provide a planet fit for future generations. Campaign for Better Transport is at the forefront of the drive to make transport more sustainable and reduce its negative effects, to create a transport network that delivers a fairer society. I am very much looking forward to working with the team during this exciting time.”
Paul Tuohy, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said: “We are delighted that Shamit is taking over the reins of Chair of Trustees. As a trustee, her extensive experience, skills and knowledge of the transport sector have been an invaluable asset and as Chair, she will be able to continue her work supporting Campaign for Better Transport to deliver its aims to bring sustainable transport to all. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing Chair John Stewart for all his hard work, dedication and support. John will continue to champion sustainable transport through his role as a trustee of Campaign for Better Transport.”
John Stewart said: “In my six years as Chair of Campaign for Better Transport I have seen the charity go from strength to strength. I am now passing the baton to Shamit at a time of national change with transport very much front and centre of that change. I have absolutely no doubt that Campaign for Better Transport will continue to be an influential voice in the sustainable transport sector.”
Shamit Gaiger has an extensive career in rail and was appointed Managing Director of the West Coast Partnership Development in 2022. With over 20 years of experience in developing national and sectoral policies and strategies for the UK, Shamit is strong supporter of sustainable transport and established the cross industry Sustainable Rail Programme in Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) which is still going strong. Shamit has held several leadership roles including at the RSSB, the National Skills Academy for Rail and AECOM. Shamit also led the Rail Sector Deal on behalf of the Government at the Department for Transport. Shamit is a non-executive director of Women in Rail, President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) Railway Study Forum and has been on Campaign for Better Transport’s board of trustees since 2019.
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Notes to Editors
- Campaign for Better Transport operates in England and Wales. Campaign for Better Transport’s vision is for all communities to have access to high quality, sustainable transport that meets their needs, improves quality of life and protects the environment. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929).
- West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) is designing and mobilising new high-speed services for the UK. These services will run on the new High Speed 2 (HS2) route and the existing railway, delivering better services between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Cumbria and Scotland. Its goal is to maximise the benefits of the significant investment from the Department for Transport into the new High Speed 2 (HS2) railway, as well as the upgrades to the railway on the West Coast Mainline. For the latest news, visit: https://www.westcoastpartnershipdevelopment.co.uk.
